Descripción
In this candid memoir, Pavel Královec, the most successful Czech football referee of the 21st century, reveals the backstage world of domestic and international football. He begins as a sixteen-year-old referee in the Domažlice region and, through perseverance, rises to the European refereeing elite, officiating Champions League matches, European championships and Olympic Games. With perspective and humour, he recalls his career, early mistakes, controversial decisions and the pressure referees face. He also discusses his own errors, punishments and moments that divided fans and the football community. The book explores dramatic stories from Czech stadiums, tense derbies and the introduction of video assistant refereeing, as well as his relationships with players, coaches, officials and famous figures in European football. It also asks how Messi and Ronaldo behaved, which world football star surprised him and what relationship he has with Czech football power brokers.
Información
Language: Czech
Publication date: 20 de agosto de 2026
Manufacturer: Nakladatelství Olympia, s.r.o.
Genres: Soccer, Books, Non-fiction literature, Health, weight loss, and sports, Sport
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 240
ISBN/EAN: 9788073767488