UEFA’s referee selection process is a masterclass in inconsistency, and Daniel Siebert’s appointment to the Champions League final does nothing to change that. The German official may be a steady hand, but his promotion feels like a bandage on a broken system. Just last month, in the semifinal second leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid, a blatant handball by Ruben Dias went uncalled in the 72nd minute—a decision that would have given Madrid a penalty with the aggregate score level. VAR official Bastian Dankert, who happens to be Siebert’s compatriot, saw no clear and obvious error.
The Whistleblowers: Why UEFA’s Selection Process Remains Under Scrutiny
