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Explained: Official: Referee selected for Italy vs. Northern Ireland World Cup play-off semi-final

J James Wilson 1 min read

A managerial development has been reported in Serie A, Football Italia reports.

The situation

There are moments in football that demand perspective. In one of the most significant Serie A stories of the week, Dutchman Danny Makkelie has been officially appointed as the referee for Thursday’s World Cup play-off…

The implications for Serie A and Serie A have not been discussed enough.

Original source: Full reporting on this story is available at Football Italia. This article summarises key facts from that report and adds context about Serie A.

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Official sources: Serie A • FIFA • UEFA

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James Wilson is Football Insider's Champions League correspondent. With over a decade of experience reporting on European football's biggest competitions, James covers Champions League, Europa League, and major international tournaments.

James Wilson
James Wilson is Football Insider's Champions League correspondent. With over a decade of experience reporting on European football's biggest competitions, James covers Champions League, Europa League, and major international tournaments.
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