After reviewing the case, UEFA had to decide on Szymon Marchiniak, who was to be removed from the Champions League final. This was reported by The Times journalist Martin Ziegler, who revealed behind the scenes of the judge’s negotiations with the federation.
In the morning, sports channel journalist Tomasz Smokowski reported that, according to his sources, the UEFIE did not like the recent activity of Szymon Marciniak, who took part in the Everest meeting organized by Confederation politician Slawomir Menzen. . According to the conclusions of the journalist Kanał Sportowy, the Pole should have been deprived of the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter, which he was supposed to lead.
Statement of the Polish Football Association regarding Szymon Marciniak
The Polish Football Association (PZPN) stressed in its communiqué that “The Polish Football Association and our referees are apolitical”.
“The Polish Football Union immediately took steps to clarify the circumstances of Szymon Marciniak’s participation in the conference, which was also attended by politician Slawomir Mentzen,” the report says.
Media: The future of Szymon Marchiniak cleared up
Martin Ziegler of The Times reported on the future of Szymon Marciniak. UEFA will retain Szymon Marciniak as Champions League referee after a lengthy apology and clarification regarding his performance at a far-right conference in Poland.
“UEFA says that anti-discrimination groups demanded that he stay in his position,” he added.
Message from Shimon Marchinyak
Due to the huge media frenzy over this situation, Szymon Marchiniak issued a statement that was posted on the “Never Again” profile.
“As an international football referee for many years, I have always put fair play and respect for other people first, and I want to pass on these highest values to others. I always distance myself from the manifestations of racism and anti-Semitism and intolerance that I show in matches where I referee. I always say stop hating and I will promote that the most important thing is to be a good person,” the Polish judge said.
Source: Wprost
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