Christos Michas
Greek football referee
About Christos Michas
Lived 1933 – 2010 (aged 76–77). Christos Michas was a Greek association football referee and association football player.
Christos Michas (; 1933 – 25 August 2010) was a Greek football referee who became the first Greek to officiate a European Cup final, the 1973 European Cup Winners' Cup Final. He belonged at the Athens association.
Career Michas worked several high-profile matches, including four consecutive Greek Cup finals from 1968 to 1972, before being selected for European competitions. His performance at the 1973 European Cup Winners' Cup Final was widely criticized, leading to an investigation. UEFA banned Michas from refereeing for life following the investigation.
In 2009, Richard Corbett, an MEP for Yorkshire and Humber petitioned UEFA for a reversal of AC Milan's victory over Leeds United in the 1973 final.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Christos Michas?
Greek football referee (1933-2010)
When was Christos Michas born?
Christos Michas was born in 1933 in Greece.
When did Christos Michas die?
Christos Michas died on 25 August 2010.
What was Christos Michas's occupation?
Christos Michas was an association football referee and association football player.
What nationality was Christos Michas?
Christos Michas was Greek.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Christos Michas. https://biography.guide/christos-michas/
MLA: "Christos Michas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/christos-michas/.
Chicago: "Christos Michas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/christos-michas/.
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