Manuel Mejuto González facts for kids
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| Born | 16 April 1965 La Felguera, Spain |
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| Other occupation | Civil servant | ||
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| Years | League | Role | |
| 1987–1990 | Tercera | Referee | |
| 1990–1994 | Segunda B | Referee | |
| 1994–1995 | Segunda | Referee | |
| 1995–2010 | La Liga | Referee | |
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| Years | League | Role | |
| 1999–2010 | FIFA listed | Referee | |
Manuel Enrique Mejuto González is a famous former football referee from Spain. He was born on April 16, 1965. A referee makes sure players follow the rules during a game. Mejuto González is best known for being the referee in the exciting 2005 UEFA Champions League Final. This big match was played between Liverpool and AC Milan. He also refereed two matches in the Euro 2004 tournament in Portugal. He worked on many important European club matches during his career.
A Referee's Journey
Manuel Mejuto González was born in La Felguera, a town in Spain. He started his career as a referee in lower football leagues. He slowly moved up to bigger and more important games. He became a top referee in La Liga, which is Spain's highest football league.
Big Games and Important Moments
Mejuto González refereed many important international matches. One memorable moment happened during the Euro 2008 finals. In a match between Austria and Germany, he sent both team managers off the field. This meant the managers had to watch the rest of the game from the stands. This happened because they were arguing with the fourth official.
He also refereed a qualifying match for the 2010 World Cup. This game was between Sweden and Denmark in October 2009. These big games show how trusted he was as a referee.
Awards and Achievements
Manuel Mejuto González received several awards for his excellent refereeing. These awards show that he was one of the best referees in Spain and Europe.
- Guruceta Trophy: He won this award three times, in 2001–02, 2002–03, and 2003–04. This trophy is given to the best referee in La Liga.
- Silbato de Oro (Golden Whistle): He won this award twice. Once in 1993–94 for his work in Segunda División B, and again in 2003–04 for La Liga.
- Don Balón Award (Best Spanish Referee): He won this award five times. This shows he was consistently seen as the top Spanish referee. He received it in 1996–97, 1998–99, 2002–03, 2005–06, and 2007–08.
These awards highlight his skill and fairness on the football field. He retired from refereeing in 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Manuel Enrique Mejuto González para niños
