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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 6 | 6.17 | 0.24% | +10% | 19,237,691 | 50,106 | $250,000 | 651$ |
| Turkey | 4 | 5.75 | 0.13% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 110,827 | $720,000 | 946$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 6,187 | $25,000 | 16$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 16,952 | $1,400,000 | 508$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 45,190 | $340,000 | 158$ |
| Totals | 13 | 257,574,727 | 229,262 | $2,735,000 | 2,279$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Romania:
Istvan Kovacs is the highest-rated referee in Romania, involved in a controversial match between FCSB and Dinamo.
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Romania:
Istvan Kovacs decided to let the game continue despite the claims of a handball.
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Romania:
Istvan Kovacs was the referee who decided not to award a penalty during a controversial moment in the match.
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Turkey:
Istvan Kovacs is a Romanian referee recognized for his authoritative officiating style in UEFA matches.
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Honduras:
István Kovács was the referee who issued a yellow card to Jude Bellingham.
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Spain:
István Kovács was the referee for the match between Real Madrid and Manchester City.
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Turkey:
Istvan Kovacs is known for his authoritative style as a referee.
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Romania:
Istvan Kovacs is a Romanian referee who is on the shortlist to officiate a match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.
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Turkey:
Kovacs is a well-regarded referee who will officiate the Champions League rematch between Real Madrid and Manchester City.
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Romania:
Istvan Kovacs is mentioned as a referee in relation to Eric Bicfalvi.
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