To mark the eagerly awaited final of UEFA Champions League In the match between Manchester City and Inter, scheduled for Saturday 10 June at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, the new kit of the UEFA referees, organised by Macron in his capacity as “Official UEFA Referee Match Kit ”Supplier’.”.

The Macron the Hero, which features prominently on the match officials‘ shirts and has been associated with UEFA’s men’s and women’s refereeing teams since 2019, will therefore take centre stage on Europe’s most prestigious pitch alongside the ’11’ fielded by Pep Guardiola and Simone Inzaghi. The new kits will be available to all refereeing teams in official UEFA competitions for the 2023–25 period, starting as early as the first knockout stages of the three European club competitions.

Like their predecessors, the new UEFA referee kits are made from Eco Softlock fabric, a polyester derived 100% from recycled plastic. These kits combine quality and technical performance to ensure maximum comfort and practicality, enabling referees to perform their vital role to the highest standard whilst also conveying a message of sustainability and environmental awareness.

The new kits are available in four colours: black, fluorescent yellow, fluorescent light blue and fluorescent red – a new colour scheme compared to previous seasons, which will be worn by match officials in Istanbul. The jersey is a knitted crew-neck design and features comfortable front pockets with Velcro fastenings. The front and sleeves feature an embossed herringbone pattern, interspersed with the UEFA logo. The Macron Hero logo appears on the right chest and on the shoulders. The “UEFA FOUNDATION for children” patch is featured on the left sleeve.

The UEFA referees’ match kit is completed by shorts – black in all four versions – featuring back pockets with Velcro fastenings, and socks that match the colour of the shirt. The fit is slim, the main fabric is Eco Softlock, and the Eco Micromesh inserts ensure maximum breathability.

“Our close collaboration with UEFA’s refereeing department and the ongoing positive feedback we receive from the referees themselves enable us to improve the performance of each new collection. – said Gianluca Pavanello, CEO of Macron – ”Referees on the pitch must be able to perform their role to the best of their ability, and practicality and comfort are essential. We are delighted to offer them the very best quality combined with the elegance of a sophisticated, bespoke design.”.