Christos Michas
Greek football referee (1933–2010)
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Christos Michas (Greek: 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.
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| Born |
1933 Greece | ||
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| Died | 25 August 2010 (aged 76–77) | ||
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 1967–1975 | Alpha Ethniki | referee | |
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 1968–1973 | UEFA | referee | |
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]
