PSG: the referee of the Champions League final is known

Published: May 12, 2025

By: Nicolas Gerbault

On Saturday May 31, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain will meet Inter Milan on behalf of the final of the Champions League. The Ile -de -France club has known since Monday the referee who will direct the meeting. It is the Romanian István Kovács (40) who notably led the Ile-de-France this season against Bayern Munich (1-0 defeat) and Liverpool (1-0 and 4-1 victory at penalties).

He also directed Inter Milan against Arsenal (1-0). Experienced, Istvan Kovacs will lead his third European final after the Conference League with the meeting between AS Roma and Feyenoord (1-0) and the Europa League final last year between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen (3-0).

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.