Nicola Rizzoli to referee Champions League final
LONDON - The Associated Press
Supporters of Borussia Dortmund hold up a mock Champions League trophy and a sign 'true love' during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match against Hoffenheim in Dortmund May 18, 2013. REUTERS photo
Nicola Rizzoli of Italy will referee the Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.The match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday will be the 41-year-old Rizzoli's highest-profile fixture since becoming an international referee in 2007.
Rizzoli will be assisted by compatriots Renato Faverani and Andrea Stefani, while Gianluca Rocchi and Paolo Tagliavento will be the extra officials behind the goals.
The fourth official is Damir Skomina from Slovenia.