UEFA have axed Norwegian assistant referee Ole Hermann Borgan from the Champions League Final in Paris. The decision was taken after the linesman was pictured posing in a Barcelona jersey for a Norwegian newspaper.
The official's position has clearly been compromised, despite the fact he claims he has never been a Barcelona supporter, leaving with UEFA with little choice but to replace him. Needless to say Borgan is devastated not to be apart of what would have been the biggest game of his career.
"It was both insensitive and stupid of me. I did not think deeply enough about the situation and the consequences when I was asked to dress up in the shirt."