Siebert to referee Italy vs Belgium in Rome

German official Daniel Siebert takes charge of Italy's Nations League opener against Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico.

Referee

Daniel Siebert

Match

Italy vs Belgium

Competition

Nations League

Venue

Stadio Olimpico, Rome

VAR

Bastian Dankert

What happened. UEFA announced that German referee Daniel Siebert will officiate Italy's Nations League match with Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Fellow German Bastian Dankert will handle VAR duties.

Siebert, 42, refereed last season's Champions League Final between PSG and Arsenal.
He has overseen two Italy games: a 3-1 win over Armenia and a 6-0 win over Moldova.
His Belgium record includes a 3-2 Nations League semi-final loss to France in 2021.

The match is Italy's opening fixture in a group also containing France and Turkiye.

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