Shimon Marciniak

Shimon Marciniak is a Polish football referee, well-known for officiating high-stakes matches, including those in the UEFA Champions League. His career has been marked by his commitment to fair play and adherence to the rules of the game. Recently, he made headlines during the intense match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, where he explained the controversial decision to disallow a penalty goal due to a technical violation by Argentinian forward Julian Alvarez, emphasizing the integrity of the decision-making process and the role of VAR.