François Letexier was elected best referee in the world for the year 2024 by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, managing to dethrone the Polish Szymon Marciniak, who had won this title during the last two editions. At 35, the French referee is facing criticism following a controversial incident during the Monaco-PSG match, where he failed to sanction Singo's attack on Donnarumma's face. Daniele Orsato completes the podium in third place.
The new best referee in the world is therefore François Letexierwho took first place in the ranking, relegating Szymon Marciniak to second. For 2024, l’IFFHS named the young French referee as the best in the world, despite controversy surrounding a Ligue 1 match between Monaco and PSG on December 18, where Singo's terrible tackle left Donnarumma with a cut requiring 10 stitches, without any sanction for the player involved.
The notable incident: Singo's tackle on Donnarumma during Monaco-PSG
The image of the wounded face of Gigio Donnarumma remains etched in the memories of football fans, who were shocked by the consequences of the reckless tackle of Singo on the Italian goalkeeper. Leaving the field in the 22nd minute after suffering a deep cut, Donnarumma required 10 stitches due to the violent entry of the Monegasque defender, who was not even warned by François Letexierreferee of this controversial match.
François Letexier, best referee in the world: Daniele Orsato in third position
Regardless of the incidents that occurred in Ligue 1, the IFFHS chose to reward Letexier for his more positive past performances, awarding him an impressive total of 129 pointsfar ahead of the Slovenian Vincicwho collected 86 points, and Daniele Orsato, who ranks third with 74 points. Letexier thus ended the domination of Marciniak, winner of the title during the two previous editions.
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Who is François Letexier? He refereed the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England
The last international match refereed by Letexier dates back to the Champions League, with a victory for Juventus in Leipzig despite a 10 against 11 match. This season, he officiated 6 matches outside France, including 3 in the Champions League. and one in the Conference League, where Fiorentina suffered a defeat in Nicosia, as well as two Nations League matches. He quickly gained reputation and became a leading referee.
Letexier in action during the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England
Its first final took place during the 2018/2019 season in the Youth League between Porto and Chelsea, followed by the final of the PSG-Monaco French Cup in 2020/2021, then the 2023/2024 European Super Cup between Manchester City and Seville, the Pione-PSG French Cup, and finally its most prestigious match, the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England.
Good to know
- François Letexier also had the opportunity to referee notable international matches, increasing his visibility on the European scene.
- He has faced difficult situations, such as the incident involving Donnarurma, which highlights the importance of the role of referees in modern football.
- He was honored for his past performances, which may also reflect the trend of rewarding consistency and excellence in officiating.
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