UEFA’s four-part original series providing fans with an exclusive view of the pressures facing Champions League referees. The first episode of 'Man in the Middle', a brand new UEFA.tv offering an unprecedented look into the lives of UEFA Champions League referees, is available to watch now. 2 . Featuring behind-the-scenes access and on-field exchanges under the Champions League spotlight, 'Man in the Middle' brings viewers closer than ever before to the life of a referee. "It's important to communicate with people, to show what the referees are doing," he says. You have to [also] be aware of your body language. Episode 3 focuses on the start of the knockout phase of the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League season, with the referees having to deal with more than just football, … S2021 E3 Dec 14, 2020 . We are not there to be popular, we’re there to make decisions. Episode 1 follows some of European football's top officials as they adapt to the introduction of VAR, giving their frank assessments of some of the most-talked-about decisions following its … Roberto Rosetti, UEFA's chief of refereeing, believes the series will give fans an alternative view on match officials. Discussion in 'Referee' started by allan_park, Nov 12, 2020. 4 . UEFA Documentary Series: 'Man in the Middle' - EP. Each is among an elite group of referees selected by UEFA to officiate at matches in Europe’s premier club competition. Use of UEFA.com signifies your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Produced by UEFA's digital video platform and titled “Man in the middle” - the series will premiere on 16 November and aims, according to UEFA, to provide football fans with “a vision record of one of the most difficult jobs in the world ”and“ show the pressures that referees face ”. Subscribe. Damir Skomina: "We need to be transparent and to make the right and correct decisions, and, of course, to forget our ego. Man in the Middle S01 1080p UEFA WEB-DL AAC2 0 x264-COYS | TV HD-Pack 10.60 GiB | MKV | 7 895 kb/s 1920×1080 | AAC 129 kb/s 2 CH eng Summary: UEFA provides football fans with a rare and exclusive view of the pressures facing UEFA Champions League referees. We also go behind the scenes with Szymon Marciniak, Clément Turpin and Felix Zwayer, who talk about their motivations, experiences and life away from football. Giorgio Marchetti: "Since the beginning of this crisis related to the pandemic, we've been working a lot, and that's been a big challenge: restarting the season…the level of understanding, mutual support and cooperation was really outstanding. Always On. 2 . 3 . 3 . And for us to take part in it…I feel proud. ", Antonio Mateu Lahoz: "Nowadays, the most important thing is that we are healthy. Featuring behind-the-scenes access and on-field exchanges under the Champions League spotlight, 'Man in the Middle' brings viewers closer than ever before to the life of a referee and puts the focus on one of football's toughest jobs. No use for commercial purposes may be made of such trademarks. Summary: Man in the Middle tracks the professional and private lives of 16 match officials from 11 countries over an 18-month period (February 2019 to August 2020). ’Man in the Middle’, a weekly four-part series due to premiere on UEFA.tv on 16 November, tracks the professional and private lives of 16 match officials from 11 countries over an 18-month period including English duo Anthony Taylor and Michael Oliver. The UEFA word, the UEFA logo and all marks related to UEFA competitions, are protected by trademarks and/or copyright of UEFA. ", Roberto Rosetti: "The results were clear for everyone…of course, we had some controversial situations — but we had no important mistakes. In the final episode of the series, Man In The Middle goes behind the scenes as UEFA and its referees prepare for the Final 8 of the UEFA Champions League in Lisbon, and we follow Daniele Orsato as he takes charge of the showpiece final. UEFA will deliver an unprecedented insight into one of the toughest jobs in football with next week’s release of an original documentary series showing up close and personal what it takes to be a UEFA Champions League referee. And then UEFA could restart the competitions. This made it possible, not only for UEFA but also for all domestic competitions to restart, and to take a very difficult season to its end, which was so essential to football and to its fans. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > allan_park Member. UEFA provides football fans with a rare and exclusive view of the pressures facing UEFA Champions League referees. UEFA Man In The Middle - Episode 1 UEFA Man In The Middle: Episode 1 | BT Sport Episode 1 follows some of European football's top officials as they adapt to the introduction of VAR, giving their frank assessments of some of the most-talked-about decisions. UEFA decided to postpone the EURO, and this was so important for the national associations because, in this way, they could restart and finish their championships. UEFA Documentary Series: 'Man in the Middle' - EP. And when coronavirus came, there was no football…there was only time for my family. The series opener introduces viewers to some of European football's top officials learning how to adapt to the introduction of VAR and giving their own frank assessments of some of the most-talked-about decisions since its adoption in early 2019. Four weekly episodes give unique insight into one of the toughest jobs in football, and how UEFA's community of referees have adapted - not just to VAR, but also the on-going pandemic, as well as the physical and psychological preparation that is now so central to modern elite referees’ training. 'Man in the Middle', which has been unveiled in weekly episodes, gives a close-up view of the personal and professional lives of 16 leading referees over an … UEFA deputy general secretary Giorgio Marchetti talks about the challenges that UEFA faced. UEFA Documentary Series: 'Man in the Middle' - EP. UEFA will deliver an unprecedented insight into one of the toughest jobs in football with the release of an original documentary series showing up close and personal what it takes to be a … Register for free to watch live streaming of UEFA’s Youth, Women’s and Futsal competitions, highlights, classic matches, live UEFA draw coverage and much more. The Champions League final was my dream, and now it's a reality, it's no longer a dream. 3 . We had the chance to go to Lisbon. Subscribe. For the best possible experience, we recommend using, Inside UEFA - 'Man in the Middle': Europe's referees return to play - News, Björn Kuipers is among the referees featured in the pioneering series, Szymon Marciniak is another of the referees involved, Antonio Mateu Lahoz also figures in this episode, UEFA Champions League final medal ceremony, Watch episode four of Man in the Middle now, Read about episode 3: Exceptional times – the referees' story, Read about episode 2: Reaching the refereeing summit, Read about episode 1: UEFA announces 'Man in the Middle' documentary. Thought you might be interested in this, something that UEFA have been working on over the past season or two. UEFA Man In The Middle « on: Today at 06:30 pm » Apologies if this is mentioned elsewhere , I flicked through the channels after I just got in and missed the first 20 mins or so 2 . Away from refereeing, I'm a businessman, and I should be more of a family man. Björn Kuipers discusses what it was like to get through 86 minutes of a Champions League semi-final carrying a muscular injury. We hear too from referees involved in the Lisbon tournament, in particular Italian arbiter Daniele Orsato who took charge of the final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern München, while UEFA Referees Committee chairman Roberto Rosetti gives his verdict on the referees' excellent showing in Portugal. In the final instalment of the series, episode four picks up the story where it left off in episode three, with UEFA's plans to implement the 'Return to Play' project – which culminated in a unique UEFA Champions League final tournament in Lisbon in August. City match features two clubs desperate to lift their first Champions League trophy to affirm their super club status. The first episode of a new four-part UEFA series debuts today, giving viewers a new angle on what it takes to referee at the highest level. Each is among an elite group of referees selected by UEFA to officiate at matches in Europe’s premier club competition. UEFA Documentary Series: 'Man in the Middle' - EP. May 15, 2000 #1 allan_park, Nov 12, 2020. Monday 23 November 2020 UEFA has unveiled the second episode of its new four-part series – Man in the Middle – examining the personal and professional lives of … "They are human beings, they are trying to do their best, they are really professional, they are really serious and honest people. UEFA Documentary Series: 'Man in the Middle' - EP. So, it’s important to be focused on the communications, but important as well to be aware of the message that you give at this moment. Subscribe. I had a fantastic experience. 'Man in the Middle', which has been unveiled in weekly episodes, gives a close-up view of the personal and professional lives of 16 leading referees over an 18-month period from February 2019 to August 2020 – highlighting in particular what it takes to be a match official in the UEFA Champions League. UEFA Man In The Middle : Series – 12th February 2021 | Highlights365 Each is among an elite group of referees selected by UEFA to officiate at matches in Europe’s premier club competition. Air Date: Apr 28, 2021 Watch Now. Set during the Group Stage of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League season, Episode 2 takes a deeper dive into the psychology of refereeing, as some of the top … The spotlight turns to two key partners, as we hear from Hawk-Eye and Macron on how they deliver equipment and clothing to help the officials concentrate on the task at hand. ", Roberto Rosetti: "UEFA believed that it was crucial to come back onto the field of play. ", Giorgio Marchetti: "When nobody speaks about the referee, it means that the referee has done a very good job. So, calm, confident, in control.". And UEFA took action immediately. The UEFA word, the UEFA logo and all marks related to UEFA competitions, are protected by trademarks and/or copyright of UEFA. Episode One of ‘Man in the Middle’, a weekly four-part series, launches on UEFA.tv on 16 November. UEFA Documentary Series: 'Man in the Middle' - EP. ‘Man in the Middle’, a weekly four-part series due to premiere on UEFA.tv on November 16, tracks the professional and private lives of 16 match officials from 11 countries over an 18-month period (February 2019 to August 2020). And sometimes these decisions are unpopular. Man in the Middle EZTV Series. S2021 E4 Dec 21, 2020 . UEFA has unveiled the fourth and final episode of 'Man in the Middle' – a UEFA.tv series giving unique insights into the lives of some of Europe's top referees. 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