German referee Felix Zwayer, who previously faced a match-fixing scandal in 2005, has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the Euro 2024 semi-final between England and Netherlands. Despite controversy surrounding his past involvement in a scandal with a banned referee, Zwayer has risen to become a top European referee, overseeing multiple crucial matches. England midfielder Jude Bellingham criticized Zwayer in 2021, leading to a fine, questioning the appointment of a referee with a match-fixing history for significant games. Zwayer's upcoming officiation of the semi-final has sparked debates and concerns about potential controversial decisions during the match, given his past and the scrutiny surrounding his appointment.