Antonio Mateu Lahoz

Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz (Spanish pronunciation: [anˈtonjo miˈɣel maˈtew laˈoθ]; born 12 March 1977) is a Spanish association football referee who has refereed La Liga matches since 2008. He is also an international referee with experience at the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers,[1] 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.[2] He is known for his chatty and "quirky" approach to refereeing.[3]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Mateu and the second or maternal family name is Lahoz.
Antonio Mateu
Mateu Lahoz refereeing in 2018
Full name Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz
Born (1977-03-12) 12 March 1977
Algímia d'Alfara, Valencia, Spain
Domestic
Years League Role
1999–2002 Tercera División Referee
2002–2004 Segunda División B
2004–2008 Segunda División
2008– La Liga
International
Years League Role
2011– FIFA listed Referee

On 29 May 2021, Mateu Lahoz refereed the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea.[4][5]

References
  1. "Antonio Mateu Lahoz profile". World Referee. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  2. Promedia (23 November 2017). "Two PRO referees selected for 2018 FIFA World Cup". Professional Referee Organization. ThemeGrill. WordPress. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  3. McTear, Euan (5 March 2018). "Mateu Lahoz, Spain's "quirky" referee". Tifo Football. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  4. "Referee teams appointed for UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League finals". uefa.com. UEFA. Archived from the original on 1 June 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  5. Siddall, Harry. ""He's Come Out of Retirement For Us!", "And We Thought Marriner Was Bad" - Lots of Man City Fans React to Champions League Announcement". Sports Illustrated Manchester City News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
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