Every detail you need to know about Clement Turpin, the referee for the Euro 2024 match between England and Slovenia.
The final set of group stage matches at Euro 2024 are underway as each nation looks to seal their place in the knockout rounds.
England hold the advantage heading into their match, having recorded a 1-0 win over Serbia before a 1-1 draw with Denmark.
Disappointing performances have followed in both games though, prompting Gareth Southgate to make some potential changes.
Slovenia, on the other hand, have some work to do as they sit third in the group with two points from their opening two games.
A win would secure a top-two finish for the nation, while a draw would likely see them finish third and hope that they can progress.
One factor that could influence the result is the match officials in charge, with the possibility of some huge decisions to make.
With that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know about the referee and his team of officials for England v Slovenia.
Who is the referee for England v Slovenia?
UEFA have selected Clement Turpin as the referee in charge of England’s match against Slovenia on Tuesday night.
He will be joined by three other assistants, with Nicolas Danos and Benjamin Pages running the line, while Umut Meler is the fourth official.
Who is the VAR for England v Slovenia?
The VAR booth will consist of one main Video Assistant Referee, while they will also have two assistants helping them out.
UEFA have selected Jerome Brisard as the main VAR, while his two assistants are Willy Delajod and Rob Dieperink.
Clement Turpin nationality and age
Clement Turpin is a French referee who was born on May 16th, 1982 – which makes him 42 years old at the time of writing.
What league does Clement Turpin referee in?
Having refereed since 2006, Turpin has worked his way through the leagues in France, becoming a mainstay official in Ligue 1 since 2008.
The 42-year-old has built a good reputation since making the step to the top level, taking charge of World Cup matches as well as Europa League and Champions League bouts.
What major games has Clement Turpin refereed in?
Turpin’s growing reputation has seen him take charge of some of the biggest matches possible in football.
On top of his Ligue 1 duties, the referee has featured at Euro 2016, World Cup 2018 and Euro 2024.
Turpin was the match official in charge of Manchester United’s Europa League final clash with Villarreal in 2021.
Following that display, he also took charge of the 2022 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool.
Clement Turpin Euro 2024 games
So far, Turpin has only taken charge of one game at Euro 2024, which was the opening match between Germany and Scotland.
In the 5-1 victory for the host nation, the referee dished out four yellow cards, one red card and a penalty.