Christos Michas

Christos Michas (Greek: Χρήστος Μίχας; 1933 – 25 August 2010) was a Greek football referee who became the first Greek to officiate a European Cup final, the 1973 European Cup Winners' Cup Final.^[1] He belonged at the Athens association.

Christos Michas

Born	1933 (1933) Greece
Died	25 August 2010(2010-08-25) (aged 76–77)
Domestic
Years	League	Role
1967–1975	Alpha Ethniki	referee
International
Years	League	Role
1968–1973	UEFA	referee

Career

Michas worked several high-profile matches, including four consecutive Greek Cup finals from 1968 to 1972,^[2] before being selected for European competitions. His performance at the 1973 European Cup Winners' Cup Final was widely criticized, leading to an investigation.^[3] UEFA banned Michas from refereeing for life following the investigation.

In 2009, Richard Corbett, an MEP for Yorkshire and Humber petitioned UEFA for a reversal of AC Milan's victory over Leeds United in the 1973 final.^[4]