Marciniak left out of World Cup final and third-place match – FIFA surprises

Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will not officiate either the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina or the third-place match between France and England. The decision by FIFA has surprised observers, with German referee Patrick Ittrich – who has Polish roots – telling WP Sportowe Fakty he cannot understand it. This is not the only controversial FIFA decision regarding the Polish official.