Dutchman Danny Makkelie to Referee Germany vs Hungary
41-Year-Old Police Inspector to Oversee Euro 2024 Group A Clash
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced that Dutch referee Danny Makkelie will officiate the Group A match between Germany and Hungary at the UEFA European Championship 2024.
Makkelie, a 41-year-old police inspector, has a wealth of experience in international football, having previously officiated at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the 2020 UEFA European Championship.
Match Officials Assigned
In addition to Makkelie, the match officials for Germany vs Hungary have also been confirmed:
- Assistant Referee 1: Pol van Boekel (NED)
- Assistant Referee 2: Stuart Attwell (ENG)
- Fourth Official: Tomasz Kwiatkowski (POL)
- Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Tijmen Onrust (NED)
- Assistant Video Assistant Referee (AVAR 1): Pol van Boekel (NED)
- Assistant Video Assistant Referee (AVAR 2): Stuart Attwell (ENG)
Shared Responsibility for Player Protection
UEFA emphasized the importance of shared responsibility between match officials and team captains in ensuring player safety.
"The safety of the players is paramount, and it is the responsibility of both the match officials and the team captains to work together to create a safe and fair environment for the match," UEFA stated.
Conclusion
The appointment of Danny Makkelie as referee for the high-profile clash between Germany and Hungary underscores his reputation as one of the most respected officials in world football.
With a team of experienced match officials supporting him, Makkelie is expected to ensure a fair and competitive match that will have a significant impact on the outcome of Group A.
Comments