Michael Oliver to Continue Officiating Despite Threats

Referee Michael Oliver is set to return to officiate a Champions League match despite receiving death threats after a controversial decision during a Premier League game. The British police are investigating these threats as Oliver prepares to lead the Barcelona vs Atalanta match.


Michael Oliver to Continue Officiating Despite Threats

After the decision of Michael Oliver to refuse the Arsenal footballer Milsu Luis Smith, criticism erupted on the English referee. All the way to death threats, which he and his family received. Nevertheless, Oliver quickly returns to work — even after this incident.

Oliver will officiate the match "Barcelona" and "Atalanta" in the Champions League, confirming his decision to continue working. The police have already begun investigating the threats that were directed at the referee. These investigations are being conducted with the participation of the UK Football Policing Unit, which collaborates with social media platforms to track individuals who sent threats.