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Australian referee appointed for Benficia's visit to Milan
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Australian referee appointed for Benficia's visit to Milan

Now14 September 2026 at 16:28

The Australian referee Jarred Gillett was appointed to referee the game between Milan and Benfica, regarding the Portuguese team's visit to Milan. This is the first time Gillett officiates a match involving a Portuguese team. Gillett has never refereed any match of a Portuguese team to date. The appointment of the Australian referee for this European competition game comes within the context of the Champions League knockout stages.

Why this matters

Fans of Benfica and Milan get to know who will referee this important Champions League game. The appointment of a referee without experience with Portuguese teams may draw special attention, given the impact that refereeing can have on highly competitive European matches.

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