Who is Euro 2024 and Champions League referee Clement Turpin?
THERE will be a familiar face in the middle during Euro 2024 this summer.
Clement Turpin, known for his officiating in the Champions League, will take charge of the tournament’s opener this Friday.
The rule enforcing European will ensure everything is in order when hosts Germany face off against Scotland.
The French whistler is a hugely experienced referee and has previously taken charge of the Champions League final.
Who is Clement Turpin?
Turpin is one of the most experienced whistlers heading to this summer’s tournament.
The Frenchman began in the National league in 2006, taking just two years to reach Ligue 1 and the highest rung in the domestic ladder.
In 2010 he was given Fifa listed status, meaning he could branch out into Europe.
Since then he has reffed in 2014 and 2018 World Cup qualifiers and was in the middle during Euro 2016 in his home country.
Turpin will be joined by assistants Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages in Germany this summer.
The official previously spoke about how he never expected to take charge of such important games when he was beginning his career.
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He explained: “I never said to myself that I would referee a European final one day.
“From the start, I preferred to set myself small targets and challenges along the way.
“I’ve never had a particular role model as a referee, but I’ve watched other referees and taken little bits of what they do and incorporated them into my own refereeing.”
Fans may think that Turpin looks familiar despite not knowing his name.
That could be because a lot of supporters have likened his appearance to that of Arsenal and Belgium star Leandro Trossard.