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 | 3 | 5.33 | 0.12% | +20% | 19,237,691 | 26,812 | $250,000 | 348$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,136 | $110,000 | 43$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 341,243 | 139 | $24,000 | 10$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 18,998 | $1,400,000 | 569$ |
| Totals | 6 | 71,793,354 | 48,085 | $1,784,000 | 970$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Romania:
Istvan Kovacs has been nominated to officiate at a major competition.
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Romania:
Istvan Kovacs was the referee in a controversial match between Rangers and Athletic Bilbao.
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Spain:
István Kovács is the referee who officiated the match.
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Slovakia:
István Kovács is a local amateur historian who came up with the legend of the sunken castle.
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Iceland:
Istvan Kovacs from Hungary was appointed as a co-director.
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Romania:
Istvan Kovacs officiated the match between Slovenia and Slovakia.
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Romania:
Istvan Kovacs is mentioned as another referee who makes mistakes, in comparison to Danny Makkelie.
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Romania:
Istvan Kovacs has been selected by UEFA for the extended list of referees for the 2026 World Cup.
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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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