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UEFA are reviewing the appointment of referee Szymon Marciniak for the Champions League final after he 'spoke at an event with a far-right leader' in Poland UEFA have confirmed they are investigating Polish referee Szymon Marciniak Marciniak has been accused of speaking at a conference with a far right leader The referee is currently due to officiate the Champions League final in Istanbul

By Michael Pavitt For Mailonline

Published: 22:16 BST, 1 June 2023 | Updated: 23:14 BST, 1 June 2023

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UEFA are reviewing the appointment of referee Szymon Marciniak for the Champions League final after the official was accused of speaking at an event with far-right leader in Poland.

Marciniak was appointed to officiate the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan last month.

The referee may now be replaced for the showpiece in Istanbul on 10 June, with UEFA set to confirm a decision on Friday.

It follows the Warsaw based anti-racism group Never Again claiming that Marciniak had promoted and participated in a recent event organised by a Polish far-right leader Slawomir Mentzen.

'Uefa is aware of the allegations surrounding Szymon Marciniak and is seeking urgent clarification,' a statement read.