Latvia-Albania, justice will be decided by the referee who became famous after the serious incident on the field

2025-06-09 09:36:53Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Latvia-Albania, justice will be decided by the referee who became famous after

On Tuesday, the Albanian national team will face Latvia in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. On the eve of this important match, UEFA has revealed the names of the referees who will officiate the match.

A Turkish referee has been appointed for the match. The main referee will be Umut Meler, a well-known and often discussed name in the international arena, especially after a sensational incident in December 2023, where he was physically attacked by the president of the Turkish club Ankaragucu, after the end of the match against Rizespor.

He will be assisted by assistants Kerem Ersoy and Ibrahim Uyarcan, while the fourth official is Oguzhan Cakir. The VAR system will be controlled by two German referees: Harm Osmers as the main VAR and Daniel Schlager as the assistant.

The clash in Riga is expected to be crucial for Albania's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup, and fairness on the pitch will be a particular focus, considering the importance and sensitivity of this match.


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