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, born on April 16, 1965, is a former football referee from Spain. He is well-known for being the referee in the exciting 2005 UEFA Champions League Final. In that big game, two famous teams, Liverpool and AC Milan, played against each other. He also refereed two matches during the Euro 2004 tournament in Portugal. During his career, he was the referee for many important European club games, including 37 UEFA Champions League matches.
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Manuel Mejuto González's Referee Career
Manuel Mejuto González was born in La Felguera, a town in Spain. He became a professional football referee. Referees make sure that players follow the rules during a game.
Big Games and Tournaments
Mejuto González refereed many important matches. One of his most famous games was the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final. This is one of the biggest club football matches in the world. He also officiated at major international tournaments.
At the Euro 2008 finals, he had to make a tough decision. During a match between Austria and Germany, he sent both team managers off the field. This happened because they were arguing with the fourth official. He also refereed a World Cup qualification match in 2009. This game was between Sweden and Denmark.
Awards and Honours
Manuel Mejuto González received several awards for his excellent refereeing. These awards show that he was one of the best referees in Spain.
- 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, Spain's top football league.
- Silbato de Oro (Golden Whistle): He received this award twice. Once in 1993–94 for his work in the Segunda División B. He won it again in 2003–04 for his refereeing in La Liga.
- Don Balón Award (Best Spanish Referee): This award recognized him as the best Spanish referee five times. He won it in 1996–97, 1998–99, 2002–03, 2005–06, and 2007–08.
See also
In Spanish: Manuel Enrique Mejuto González para niños
