Felix Zwayer to Referee England's Euro 2024 Semi-Final Despite Controversy

Not Everybody Agrees He Should Be Officiating at the Men's Semi-Final

German referee Felix Zwayer will take charge of England's Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday, July 10, in Dortmund. However, not everybody in Germany agrees that he should be officiating at the men's semi-final.

Felix Zwayer's Background

Felix Zwayer was born in Berlin on May 19, 1981. He referees for SC Charlottenburg of the Berlin Football Association. He has been a Bundesliga referee since 2007 and has also officiated in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.

Controversy Surrounding Felix Zwayer

In 2005, Zwayer was involved in a match-fixing scandal that led to him being banned from refereeing for six months. He returned to refereeing in 2006, but the controversy has never fully gone away.

Reaction to Zwayer's Selection

The decision to appoint Zwayer to referee England's Euro 2024 semi-final has been met with mixed reactions. Some people believe that he is a competent referee who deserves to officiate at the highest level. Others believe that his past involvement in a match-fixing scandal makes him unsuitable for such an important match.

Only time will tell whether Zwayer will be able to put the controversy behind him and officiate a fair and impartial semi-final.