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The Sun
6 days ago
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Who is Conference League final referee Irfan Peljto?
IRFAN Peljto is an elite football referee who was the very first Bosnian referee to officiate a UEFA game. He will be officiating at the Uefa Conference League final on May 28, 2025, despite being hit with a ban earlier in the season. 3 3 Breaking a record Born on July 18, 1984, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Irfan first began officiating in the Bosnian Premier League. He has been on the FIFA list since 2015 and is categorised as a UEFA elite referee. The star has broken an incredible football record too. He is the first Bosnian referee to oversee a UEFA Champions League group stage or knockout phase match - having officiated a match between Beşiktaş and Ajax in 2021. Irfan's shocking ban However, Irfan has proven to be controversial - having been banned from six games this season. His ban came after he made three major mistakes during Borac Banja's 1-1 derby draw with Zrinjski Mostar. Irfan failed to award penalties on two separate occasions during the match, which led the Bosnian FA to release a damning statement. The statement read: "In the 25th minute, the referee, although very well positioned and with a clear view of the incident, failed to recognise an obvious foul and award a penalty kick to FK Borac. "In the 26th minute, the referee, although well positioned, failed to award a direct free kick for the away team after a clear foul which led to a goal for the home team. "In the 90th+5 minute, the referee failed to award a clear penalty kick for Zrinjski too." Refereeing the UEFA Conference League final Irfan Peljto will be acting as the referee at the 2025 UEFA Conference League final. 'I can't see anything' - Chelsea fans moan as live TNT Sports coverage of Conference League clash is ruined by smoke Chelsea will be taking on the Spanish side Real Betis in Wroclaw, Poland, on 28 May 2025. Ahead of the game, Irfan said: "We are living a dream. To receive the call was very emotional. It's an honour not only for my career, but to bring the flag of my small country under the European spotlight is a very proud moment. "I hope it is also a moment for the future of referees in Bosnia and Herzegovina, that young referees have this positive perspective on refereeing, and that we have created a path for them." Chelsea have previously won two Champions League titles, two Europa Leagues and two European Cup Winners' Cups - meaning that this is the club's final European honour to win. Fans can watch the game live when it airs at 8pm on TNT Sports. 3
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Who is Conference League final referee Irfan Peljto?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IRFAN Peljto is an elite football referee who was the very first Bosnian referee to officiate a UEFA game. He will be officiating at the Uefa Conference League final on May 28, 2025, despite being hit with a ban earlier in the season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Irfan Peljto is an accomplished football referee Credit: Getty 3 The star faced a ban after making a series of mistakes during a match Credit: Reuters Breaking a record Born on July 18, 1984, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Irfan first began officiating in the Bosnian Premier League. He has been on the FIFA list since 2015 and is categorised as a UEFA elite referee. The star has broken an incredible football record too. He is the first Bosnian referee to oversee a UEFA Champions League group stage or knockout phase match - having officiated a match between Beşiktaş and Ajax in 2021. Irfan's shocking ban However, Irfan has proven to be controversial - having been banned from six games this season. His ban came after he made three major mistakes during Borac Banja's 1-1 derby draw with Zrinjski Mostar. Irfan failed to award penalties on two separate occasions during the match, which led the Bosnian FA to release a damning statement. The statement read: "In the 25th minute, the referee, although very well positioned and with a clear view of the incident, failed to recognise an obvious foul and award a penalty kick to FK Borac. "In the 26th minute, the referee, although well positioned, failed to award a direct free kick for the away team after a clear foul which led to a goal for the home team. "In the 90th+5 minute, the referee failed to award a clear penalty kick for Zrinjski too." Refereeing the UEFA Conference League final Irfan Peljto will be acting as the referee at the 2025 UEFA Conference League final. 'I can't see anything' - Chelsea fans moan as live TNT Sports coverage of Conference League clash is ruined by smoke Chelsea will be taking on the Spanish side Real Betis in Wroclaw, Poland, on 28 May 2025. Ahead of the game, Irfan said: "We are living a dream. To receive the call was very emotional. It's an honour not only for my career, but to bring the flag of my small country under the European spotlight is a very proud moment. "I hope it is also a moment for the future of referees in Bosnia and Herzegovina, that young referees have this positive perspective on refereeing, and that we have created a path for them." Chelsea have previously won two Champions League titles, two Europa Leagues and two European Cup Winners' Cups - meaning that this is the club's final European honour to win. Fans can watch the game live when it airs at 8pm on TNT Sports.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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Who is Conference League final referee Irfan Peljto?
IRFAN Peljto is an elite football referee who was the very first Bosnian referee to officiate a UEFA game. He will be officiating at the Uefa Conference League final on May 28, 2025, despite 3 Irfan Peljto is an accomplished football referee Credit: Getty 3 The star faced a ban after making a series of mistakes during a match Credit: Reuters Breaking a record Born on July 18, 1984, in He has been on the FIFA list since 2015 and is categorised as a UEFA elite referee. The star has broken an incredible football record too. He is the first Bosnian referee to oversee a UEFA Champions League group stage or knockout phase match - having officiated a match between Beşiktaş and Ajax in 2021. Read More on football Irfan's shocking ban However, Irfan has proven to be controversial - having been His ban came after he made three major mistakes during Irfan failed to The statement read: "In the 25th minute, the referee, although very well positioned and with a clear view of the incident, failed to recognise an obvious foul and award a penalty kick to FK Borac. Most read in Football "In the 26th minute, the referee, although well positioned, failed to award a direct free kick for the away team after a clear foul which led to a goal for the home team. "In the 90th+5 minute, the referee failed to award a clear penalty kick for Zrinjski too." Refereeing the UEFA Conference League final Irfan Peljto will be acting as the referee at the 2025 'I can't see anything' - Chelsea fans moan as live TNT Sports coverage of Conference League clash is ruined by smoke Ahead of the game, Irfan said: "We are living a dream. To receive the call was very emotional. It's an honour not only for my career, but to bring the flag of my small country under the European spotlight is a very proud moment. "I hope it is also a moment for the future of referees in Bosnia and Herzegovina, that young referees have this positive perspective on refereeing, and that we have created a path for them." Chelsea have previously won two Champions League titles, two Europa Leagues and two European Cup Winners' Cups - meaning that this is the club's final European honour to win. Fans can watch the game live when it airs at 8pm on TNT Sports. 3 Irfan revealed that it was 'very emotional' to be selected as the UEFA Conference Final referee Credit: Getty Images
Metro
6 days ago
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Chelsea and Real Betis fans throw chairs at one another before final
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Rival football fans have clashed on the streets of Poland ahead of the Europa Conference League final. Chelsea and Real Betis fans are fighting, with some even recorded throwing chairs at each other, in Wrocław ahead of kick-off at 8pm. The fighting began in some areas last night, with Polish media branding Chelsea fans 'thugs' and police using pepper spray. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Why Europa Conference League final referee Irfan Peljto was banned for SIX matches this season MORE: The 'Venice of Eastern Europe' is a 'youthful' city with £29 flights — and 800 gnomes MORE: New train to span 745 miles linking five European countries — and tickets are just £40
Metro
6 days ago
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Why Conference League final referee Peljto was banned for 6 matches this season
Irfan Peljto will referee the Europa Conference League final between Chelsea and Real Betis on Wednesday night after an eventful season so far. Bosnia's top ref will become the first from his country to referee a major UEFA club competition final when he takes charge in Wroclaw, Poland. The 40-year-old has been refereeing internationally since 2015 and he handled seven Champions League games this season, most notably the first leg of the quarter-final between Arsenal and Real Madrid. However, this season he was also banned for six games in the Bosnian Premijer Liga thanks to a number of errors in a single game. The clash between Zrinjski Mostar and Borac Banja Luka in September ended 1-1 but the referee's performance earned a scathing review from the powers that be. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. A Bosnian FA statement pointed out three notable errors, explaining: 'In the 25th minute, the referee, although very well positioned and with a clear view of the incident, failed to recognise an obvious foul and award a penalty kick to FK Borac. 'In the 26th minute, the referee, although well positioned, failed to award a direct free kick for the away team after a clear foul which led to a goal for the home team 'In the 90th+5 minute, the referee failed to award a clear penalty kick for Zrinjski too.' Both Peljto and the VAR officials for the game were suspended for six games in Bosnia and he did not referee a Premijer Liga game again until November 3. The ban did not extend beyond Bosnia, though, as Peljto took charge of Champions League games and a UEFA Nations League match during that gap between Bosnian league games. Speaking of his pride of being asked to officiate the final, he paid tribute to his assistants who he called the 'wings' to his 'engine' during a match. 'We are living a dream,' he told 'To receive the call was very emotional. It's an honour not only for my career, but to bring the flag of my small country under the European spotlight is a very proud moment. 'It is also not just a moment for me but also for my team, Senad Ibrišimbegović and Davor Beljo. 'I am the engine, but these guys are my wings and we all have to work together to be successful. 'I hope it is also a moment for the future of referees in Bosnia and Herzegovina, that young referees have this positive perspective on refereeing, and that we have created a path for them. More Trending 'We will work hard and give everything we can on the night to make sure that it's a success. We will be completely focused, and afterwards it will be nice to reflect on a special occasion for all of us.' Of the Chelsea vs Real Betis final he added: 'They are huge clubs with big histories, and of course a lot of supporters. They are two top teams with fantastic players, so we also need to be prepared. 'We always say that every match is like a final, no matter what, as if it will be the last in your career. 'As referees, we receive a lot of support from UEFA, with mental, tactical and physical preparation. There is a lot to understand about the approach of each team, and individual players, and these sides have two different styles.' MORE: Liverpool begin talks to sign £83m striker ahead of Chelsea MORE: Spanish teams' record in major finals is unreal ahead of Chelsea vs Real Betis MORE: Jose Mourinho issues warning to Chelsea over Conference League final
