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World cup final referee Rizzoli to take charge of Germany’s semi-final

It could be a good omen for Germany. UEFA announced today that Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli will take charge of the DFB-team’s EURO 2016 semi-final against hosts France in Marseille on Thursday (21:00 CEST). The 44-year-old officiated the 2014 World Cup final between Germany and Argentina, which Die Mannschaft won 1-0 through Mario Götze’s strike in extra time.

Swedish referee Jonas Eriksson will oversee the first semi-final between Portugal and Wales in Lyon on Wednesday (21:00 CEST).

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It could be a good omen for Germany. UEFA announced today that Italian referee Nicola Rizzoli will take charge of the DFB-team’s EURO 2016 semi-final against hosts France in Marseille on Thursday (21:00 CEST). The 44-year-old officiated the 2014 World Cup final between Germany and Argentina, which Die Mannschaft won 1-0 through Mario Götze’s strike in extra time.

Swedish referee Jonas Eriksson will oversee the first semi-final between Portugal and Wales in Lyon on Wednesday (21:00 CEST).