Liverpool vs Galatasaray referee issued apology after attending far-right eventThe Polish referee will take the whistle as Liverpool aim to overcome a 1-0 deficit to Galatasaray in the Champions LeagueView 2 Images The referee was forced to apologise for attending a far-right event (Image: David Ramos/Getty Images)A top-ranked referee who was forced to apologise for being associated with a far-right event will take charge of Liverpool vs Galatasaray on Wednesday night. However, the Polish referee has been involved in bigger issues before, after he was compelled to say sorry for attending a business event tied to a far-right politician. ‌Marciniak issued a statement in 2023 after UEFA confirmed his appointment for the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook page‌Watch Liverpool vs Galatasaray on TNT Sports This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Three years on, the Polish ref will take the main job for Liverpool vs Galatasaray with the Reds' European progress on the line.

Source: Express March 18, 2026 12:08 UTC