Euro 2024: Francois Letexier to Referee Spain vs England Final

Who is Francois Letexier?

Francois Letexier is a 35-year-old French referee who will take charge of the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England on Sunday. He is a part-time court bailiff and has been a referee since 2009. Letexier has officiated in Ligue 1, the French top division, since 2014 and has also refereed in the Champions League and Europa League.

Letexier's Euro 2024 Performance

Letexier has officiated in four games at Euro 2024 so far, including England's 2-0 win over Germany in the semi-finals. He has awarded five penalties and shown 10 yellow cards in those games. Letexier's performance in the tournament has been praised by many, including former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg, who said that he is "one of the best young referees in the world".

Expectations for the Final

Sunday's final is expected to be a close and competitive game, and Letexier will have a big role to play in ensuring that it is played fairly. He will need to be strong and decisive in his decision-making, and he will need to be able to control the emotions of the players and fans. If he can do that, then he will have a successful game and help to ensure that the final is a memorable occasion for all involved.