Italy – France: why a French referee will be celebrated before the Nations League meeting between the two nations

There will be at least one French victory this evening. François Letexier, well-known Ligue 1 referee, will receive this Sunday, November 17, during the pre-match of the Nations League match between Italy and France, a reward after his great Euro last summer. The one who is also a justice commissioner in parallel with his profession as a referee was in fact named best referee of Euro 2024, of which he notably refereed the final between Spain and England (2-1). He is the first French referee to officiate during a Euro final since Michel Vautrot in 1988.

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It is therefore in the San Siro that François Letexier will receive his reward after a busy year during which he was also fourth referee of the Champions League final and main referee of the quarter-final between Manchester City and Real Madrid during this same competition. The referee has already been named best French referee in 2024 after his great season.