UEFA confirms appointment of Polish referee Szymon Marciniak to referee Champions League final on June 10 in Istanbul. Referee says he was "seriously misled" by far-right leader Slawomir Mentzen.
Polish Football Association rejects "all accusations" against the referee. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki: "He cannot be judged on the basis of one unfair opinion" "He's the best referee in the world, respecting every person and ensuring that respect on the pitch and in life," he says.