The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) immediately suspended Milorad Mazic, the head of the refereeing department of the Russian Football Union (RFU), from his post as match inspector for the second round of the group stage. Champions League match between Belgian Antwerp and Ukrainian Shakhtar, Telegram channel reported “Against Mutko”.
The Ukrainian Football Federation (FFU) and Shakhtar demanded that UEFA make changes. Mazhich almost reached Belgium, but on the way he learned that someone else would replace him. Dutchman Jan Wilem Wegeref was called up instead.
Shakhtar won with a score of 3:2.
Mazhich has been head of the RFU referee department since June 2023. He signed a two-year contract with an option for another extension. Mazhich worked in the UEFA Super Cup, the Champions League final and officiated in two World Championship and Confederations Cup matches.
In the spring of 2022, the International Football Federation (FIFA) and UEFA decided to suspend the participation of the Russian national team, as well as all Russian clubs, in all competitions controlled by these organizations. Starting from spring 2022, Russian clubs and the national team will play only friendly matches.
Previously Mazic appointed inspector For the match of the Ukrainian club.
Source: Gazeta
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