UEFA drops referee after controversial decision in Barcelona Champions League loss to Atletico
BySADE OGUNLEYE-senior correspondent
Last Updated: 2026-04-10T21:02:18.399000
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UEFA drops referee after controversial decision in Barcelona Champions League loss to Atletico
UEFA has reportedly removed Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs from officiating any further matches in the 2025-26 Champions League season following controversial decisions during Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Barcelona.
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