Istvan Kovacs
Istvan Kovacs is a prominent Romanian football referee, recognized as one of the country's top officials. Born 40 years ago, he has gained international acclaim for his officiating in major competitions, including the UEFA Champions League. Kovacs has been a FIFA-listed referee since 2018 and achieved elite UEFA status in 2019. He has officiated numerous high-stakes matches, showcasing his ability to manage intense games with precision and authority. He is set to referee a significant Champions League match between Real Madrid and Manchester City, marking a pivotal moment in the tournament.
Born on Jan 01, 1983 (42 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 6 | 8.00 | 0.31% | +10% | 19,237,691 | 65,821 | $250,000 | 855$ |
| Slovenia | 4 | 6.50 | 0.31% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 6,446 | $56,000 | 174$ |
| Hungary | 3 | 5.00 | 0.22% | +10% | 9,660,351 | 23,737 | $160,000 | 393$ |
| Nigeria | 2 | 8.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 219,414 | $448,000 | 477$ |
| Uruguay | 2 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 3,803 | $54,000 | 59$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 45,077 | $720,000 | 385$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 5,920 | $25,000 | 15$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 625,978 | 448 | $73,000 | 52$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 232,588 | $1,119,000 | 952$ |
| Totals | 21 | 608,983,567 | 603,254 | $2,905,000 | 3,362$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Hungary:
István Kovács was the referee who officiated the Champions League final.
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Romania:
Kovacs is noted for perfectly officiating the Champions League final.
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Indonesia:
Istvan Kovacs was the referee for the Champions League final.
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Hungary:
István Kovács was the referee for the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Internazionale.
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Romania:
Istvan Kovacs was praised for his excellent performance in the Champions League final.
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Uruguay:
Istvan Kovacs officiated the Champions League final.
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Romania:
Istvan Kovacs will officiate the UEFA Champions League final.
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Slovenia:
Istvan Kovacs will officiate the Champions League final.
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Slovenia:
Istvan Kovacs is the main referee for the Champions League match.
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Luxembourg:
Istvan Kovacs is officiating his 30th Champions League match.
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