Carlos del Cerro Grande

Carlos del Cerro Grande, born on March thirteenth, nineteen seventy-six, is a distinguished Spanish former football referee and police officer. His journey in officiating began in earnest when he became an international referee in two thousand thirteen, marking his debut in an international match on May twenty-six of that year, where he oversaw the under-nineteen teams of Scotland and Georgia.

Del Cerro's career reached a significant milestone on June fifteenth, two thousand twenty-one, when he officiated his first major international finals match during Euro two thousand twenty, overseeing the group stage clash between France and Germany. This match, however, was not without controversy, as he faced criticism for a decision not to call a foul against Germany in their penalty area.

In addition to his role as a center referee, he served as the fourth official during both the UEFA Euro two thousand twenty final and the UEFA Champions League final in two thousand twenty-one. His expertise and experience culminated in him taking charge of the UEFA Europa Conference League final on June seventh, two thousand twenty-three, where he officiated the match between Fiorentina and West Ham United.