UEFA are reviewing the appointment of referee Szymon Marciniak for the Champions League final after the official was accused of speaking at an event with far-right leader in Poland.
Marciniak was appointed to officiate the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan last month.
The referee may now be replaced for the showpiece in Istanbul on 10 June, with UEFA set to confirm a decision on Friday.
It follows the Warsaw based anti-racism group Never Again claiming that Marciniak had promoted and participated in a recent event organised by a Polish far-right leader Slawomir Mentzen.
'Uefa is aware of the allegations surrounding Szymon Marciniak and is seeking urgent clarification,' a statement read.
'Uefa and the whole football community abhor the 'values' that are promoted by the group in question and takes these allegations very seriously.
'A further announcement will be made tomorrow [Friday], after reviewing all the evidence.'
Mentzen, the leader of the Confederation party, has launched the political slogan 'We stand against Jews, gays, abortion, taxation and the European Union'.
The event was held on May 29 under the title 'Everest' with the Polish referee listed as one of the keynote speakers at the International Congress Centre in Katowice.
Marciniak's appearance had been used on promotional material for the event, while Mentzen was shown drinking beer on a poster.
Mentzen, who owns a brewery, previously sparked outrage in 2021 by releasing a beer called White IPA Matters.
An advert for the beer featured a black barman cleaning glasses with the camera cutting to symbols of America's Deep South, including a Confederate flag.
While publicised as a business conference for entrepreneurs, it has been claimed Monday's event was being used to promote Mentzen’s political agenda.
Marciniak was pictured at the event, prompting calls for the referee to distance himself from Mentzen.
'We are shocked and appalled by Marciniak's public association with Mentzen and his brand of toxic far-right politics,' said Rafal Pankowski, a co-founder of Never Again.
'It is incompatible with the basic values of fair play such as equality and respect.
'We call upon the referee to acknowledge his mistake.
'If he does not do it, we believe UEFA and FIFA should draw consequences.'
Marciniak had officiated the World Cup final between France and Argentina last December, was appointed to take charge of a first Champions League's final.
The 42-year-old has taken charge of eight Champions League matches this season, including the second leg of Man City's semi-final win over Real Madrid.
muithike
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Lol I'll be waiting for this comment when he makes bias decisions against Man City in the final
We are judging him with what he has done in his career so far mate
Madcap_237
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He belongs to the top tier no one comes close
Lol I'll be waiting for this comment when he makes bias decisions against Man City in the final
Emmanuel00018
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Tell your Ronaldo to play world cup final match and win it, because a player without world cup trophy can never be a GOAT. Messi has played 3x and won 2 your Ronaldo nothing
This is what I’m expecting from you fool how is this Related this related to league where Ronaldo after Madrid and Messi after Barca? Beside WC is collective Trophy did Messi alone player the WC 6 penalties 😂😂😂 Ronaldo complete everything in serie A including the Golden boot, MVP and others
muithike
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He's not the best ref lol!
He belongs to the top tier no one comes close
Madcap_237
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This the best ref to officiate matches.. Look at that game man city vs Real was a good game... He also officiated world cup final.. Not like English referees and Spanish referees who always take sides.. Look at Antony Taylor in Europa final.. Pathetic
He's not the best ref lol!
qr_45
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Can you Messi win League 1 player of the season? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Tell your Ronaldo to play world cup final match and win it, because a player without world cup trophy can never be a GOAT. Messi has played 3x and won 2 your Ronaldo nothing
rodadrst
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Since when did a person's political affiliation have anything to do with his competence at doing his job?
Javimor
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What happened to freedom of speech?
Freedom of speech Nonsense This isn’t freeedom of speech
yitdrstuy
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I consider Michael Oliver to be referee. just give him the chance
Lokbinst
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They are all the same, the game is no more a true game anymore.
Emmanuel00018
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You Ronaldo funs you will continue to live in pain, your Ronaldo can't even win Saudi league be of the jealous of his speaking stupid about people. Messi has played 3 world cup final in his football career, so please think before you speak.
Can you Messi win League 1 player of the season? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
qr_45
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he should be replaced
for what reason
qr_45
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Most of his decisions at the World cup final, favored Argentina against predominantly black French players. He should be kicked out of football
You Ronaldo funs you will continue to live in pain, your Ronaldo can't even win Saudi league be of the jealous of his speaking stupid about people. Messi has played 3 world cup final in his football career, so please think before you speak.
qr_45
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how can he officiate a semi final for city and a final for city again..?? ...change him...
What is wrong with that ?
Rababcmnru
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how can he officiate a semi final for city and a final for city again..?? ...change him...
dazemry
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Most of his decisions at the World cup final, favored Argentina against predominantly black French players. He should be kicked out of football
You are delusional
yeocekmnor
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Most of his decisions at the World cup final, favored Argentina against predominantly black French players. He should be kicked out of football
Another stupid FOOL, against France but awarded France 2 penalties. Dumb Ronaldo fan
Nobabiot
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Most of his decisions at the World cup final, favored Argentina against predominantly black French players. He should be kicked out of football
so stupid to say that how many penalties did france get
tiwbmpuz
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Most of his decisions at the World cup final, favored Argentina against predominantly black French players. He should be kicked out of football
Fababprsyz
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he should be replaced
yapbdnopyz
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This is abusive of speech of human rights.
bapbcknst
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Anthony Taylor should have spoken to a far right leader 😂
yuklstu
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What happened to freedom of speech?
muithike
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Now they want to choose someone who they can pay so that he denies city the cup... They know this guy is soo good and honest to be manipulated
muithike
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So if he was the ref for city and Madrid why is he the ref fod city and inter? Theres some fuckery going on here. His gonna favor city
This the best ref to officiate matches.. Look at that game man city vs Real was a good game... He also officiated world cup final.. Not like English referees and Spanish referees who always take sides.. Look at Antony Taylor in Europa final.. Pathetic
KIINGKREZZ
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So if he was the ref for city and Madrid why is he the ref fod city and inter? Theres some fuckery going on here. His gonna favor city
sinabilt
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Finally UEFA are back with their plans of not allowing Manchester city to win the champions league. They want un Anti-city referees like mateoz Lahoz from Spain to give man city the pain in the final
generalcooljay
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now with what happened in the Europa they are now making sure such nonsense doesn't happend in the champions League. UEFA should take time to choose who is in charge of finals
bepbdntuy
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these racist refs