Football: Referee Felix Brych: "I was mocked as the nation's fool"

Brych, 47, is considered one of the best referees in German professional football. The doctor of law has so far managed more than 500 first and second division games. Brych was also active internationally: between 2007 and 2021 he officiated at two World Cups and officiated 69 Champions League games. In 2017 he was named “World Referee” by Fifa.

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