Who is Michael Oliver? Premier League referee officiating at Euro 2024
PREMIER LEAGUE referee Michael Oliver is one of the English game's most experienced officials.
And he'll be the man in the middle throughout Euro 2024 as one of the top refs in the game.
Who is Michael Oliver?
Born in Ashington, Northumberland, Oliver began refereeing at the age of 14 after being introduced to it by his father.
By 2007 he became the youngest referee to officiate at Wembley stadium when he whistled the Conference National play-off final.
Oliver, 39, continued to break records becoming the youngest-ever Football League referee and youngest Premier League fourth official.
In 2010, Oliver became the youngest ever Prem referee at the age of 25 years and 182 days old when he officiated Birmingham City’s game with Blackburn Rovers.
He is one of the most experienced referees in the Premier League having taken charge of 372 matches in the top flight.
He was used as an official in both Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup and has officiated over 50 Champions League and Europa League matches.
Oliver was also in charge for the 2018 and 2021 FA Cup finals.
The referee come under huge scrutiny earlier this season after failing to award Liverpool a penalty during the 1-1 draw with Man City at Anfield.