UEFA has appointed the German Tobias Stieler to referee the France team against Israel, Thursday November 14 (8:45 p.m.), in a tense context at the Stade de France. The latter had already officiated during a Nations League match for the Blues this season, against Belgium (2-0), on September 9.
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Tobias Stieler will referee the Blues for the second time in the Nations League this season. | PHOTO : MARTIN ROSE / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP
A German to referee France – Israel at the Stade de France. This Monday, UEFA announced the name of the man who will officiate at the 5th matche Nations League day in Saint-Denis, Thursday November 14 (8:45 p.m.). This is Tobias Stieler, 43, a regular at Bundesliga and European Cup matches in recent years.
At the whistle of France – Belgium in September
The latter has already refereed the French team recently, in the same competition: it was against Belgium at Groupama Stadium (2-0), in Lyon, on September 9. This is also his only meeting managed at international level this season. In a tense context due to a very tense geopolitical situation, the Blues have the opportunity to validate their qualification for the quarter-finals of the League of Nations in three days.
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Facing Israel, 81e world nation, Didier Deschamps’ players start as clear favorites. In the first leg last month, the French team won in Hungary (4-1), thanks in particular to goals from Eduardo Camavinga and Bradley Barcola.
