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Romanian Referee Istvan Kovacs to Officiate Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Champions League Return Match
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First reported by Mako · 25 minutes ago
What happened
UEFA appointed Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs to oversee Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Champions League second-leg match against Sabah FC in Azerbaijan. Kovacs, a top European official who has refereed major finals including the 2025 Champions League final, is known for his strict disciplinary style. Hapoel Be'er Sheva holds a 2-1 lead and aims to advance to the next round.
- 01Istvan Kovacs will referee Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Champions League second-leg against Sabah FC.
- 02Kovacs is a top European referee with experience in major UEFA finals including the 2025 Champions League final.
- 03He officiated two matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
- 04Kovacs averages 5.3 yellow cards per game and frequently issues red cards and penalties.
- 05Hapoel Be'er Sheva must avoid fouls to succeed under Kovacs' strict refereeing style.
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