Christos Michas Explained

Christos Michas (el|Χρήστος Μίχας; 1933 – 25 August 2010) was a Greek football referee who became the first Greek to officiate a European Cup final, the 1973 European Cup Winners' Cup Final.^[1] He belonged at the Athens association.

Career

Michas worked several high-profile matches, including four consecutive Greek Cup finals from 1968 to 1972,^[2] before being selected for European competitions. His performance at the 1973 European Cup Winners' Cup Final was widely criticized, leading to an investigation.^[3] UEFA banned Michas from refereeing for life following the investigation.

In 2009, Richard Corbett, an MEP for Yorkshire and Humber petitioned UEFA for a reversal of AC Milan's victory over Leeds United in the 1973 final.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Diatitis.gr. ΕΦΥΓΕ ΚΑΙ Ο ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ ΜΙΧΑΣ. Christos Michas has left. 25 August 2010.
2. Web site: Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander. Greece - Cup Data (from Quarterfinals on). RSSSF. 3 June 2004.
3. Web site: ToVima.gr. el:Ερευνα για τον τελικό της (ελληνικής) ντροπής. Research to end the Greek shame. http://www.tovima.gr/sports/article/?aid=263419. Greek. 11 April 2009.
4. Web site: BBC Sport. MEP wants Leeds result reversed. 31 March 2009.