Are these two completely separate or do they go hand in hand? I have never seen a Champions League game refereed by someone without a FIFA badge, not sure about Europa League though. Does a European referee promoted onto the FIFA list automatically get into the UEFA categories?
FIFA List and UEFA Categories
- Thread starter JH
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Yes. All UEFA refs have a FIFA badge. All CL and Europa league games are done by FIFA refs. When you get your FIFA badge you're automatically added to UEFA Category 2 if you're from a "big UEFA" nation or category 3.
The only exception has been that some UEFA games have had non-FIFA additional assistant referees or fourth officials.
The only exception has been that some UEFA games have had non-FIFA additional assistant referees or fourth officials.