Turpin: The Ref Who Clashed With Tuchel, Missed Red Cards

French referee Clément Turpin, a FIFA international official since 2010, will take charge of the England vs. Norway match. He is known for his experience in top-tier football, regularly officiating in France's Ligue 1 since 2008. Turpin has been entrusted with significant European finals, including the 2021 Europa League final and the 2022 Champions League final. He has also featured in multiple European Championships and World Cups, recently overseeing the Euro 2024 opener and a quarter-final. His World Cup assignments included England's 4-2 victory over Croatia and a 0-0 draw between Australia and Paraguay. In a 2023 Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Manchester City, Turpin had a notable confrontation with then-Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel, who publicly criticized his performance. The same match involved a VAR overturned red card decision and multiple bookings before halftime. Turpin has also demonstrated his capability in managing high-profile personalities, such as during a tense penalty incident involving Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in April 2024. Analysts anticipate he will allow a physical game rather than heavily relying on cards.