Former referee who has made waves with her clear-headed rules analysis says technology is a force for good in football
Euro 2024 has been awash with eye-catching new footballing talent, from Spain’s wunderkind Lamine Yamal to Turkey’s precocious teenager Arda Guler. Yet one of its most conspicuous stars has not been on the pitch, but closely watching slow-motion clips from it.
Referee analyst Christina Unkel, who has featured in every game broadcast by ITV, has won over fans with her calm and detailed explanations, and clear mastery of the rules of the modern game.
