Milorad Mazic to referee Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid (four years after upsetting Cristiano Ronaldo at 2014 World Cup)Milorad Mazic will referee the Champions League final in Kiev, Ukraine on May 26
The Serbian is a top FIFA official and has been picked for World Cup 2018 duty
He last refereed Liverpool when they drew at Manchester United in March 2016
Mazic oversaw Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Sevilla in the Super Cup last season
He angered Cristiano Ronaldo at World Cup 2014 when Germany beat PortugalUEFA have picked Serbian Milorad Mazic to referee the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Kiev on May 26.
Cristiano Ronaldo may not be looking forward to his reunion with the ref who was widely criticised for a controversial display that contributed to Portugal's KO at the last World Cup.
Ronaldo threw a strop at Mazic as Portugal fell to a 4-0 defeat by Germany in 2014 — a game which saw former Real defender Pepe sent off after Mario Gotze had been awarded a soft penalty for an apparent foul by Joao Pereira.
Cristiano Ronaldo (centre) reacted to a decision by Mazic as Portugal lost to Germany in 2014
Real icon Ronaldo threw a strop after multiple big decisions went against his Portugal teamMazic refereed Real at the start of last season, sending off Sevilla's Timothee Kolodziejczak before the Bernabeu outfit won the UEFA Super Cup 3-2 in extra time.
The 45-year-old last took charge of Liverpool in March 2016 when Jurgen Klopp's men secured a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, which saw them progress past Manchester United 3-1 on aggregate to reach the last-16 of the Europa League.
Mazic was also in charge of England for Sam Allardyce's only game as manager when Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana scored a last-minute winner in a 1-0 victory over Slovakia, after Martin Skrtel was given a red card.
He has refereed five matches in the Champions League already this season, including one during the qualification rounds. He has issued 18 yellow cards at an average of 3.6 per game.
Serbian Mazic last refereed Liverpool when they drew 1-1 at Manchester United in March 2016
He was also in charge of England for Sam Allardyce's only game as manager, against Slovakia
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