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Makili transitions from police to Jeddah leadership
Dani Desmond Makhily is a famous Dutch football referee. He began his refereeing career at the age of ten and qualified for the international level in 2011. He has officiated many major matches, including the 2020 UEFA Europa League final, games at UEFA EURO 2020, and the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. He is expected to participate in the 2026 World Cup as a center referee. His career has been marked by success in the Champions League, where he officiated 60 matches and issued 2,540 cards, demonstrating his commitment to quality and responsibility. In addition to football refereeing, he has worked in the Dutch police for over two decades and is now the head of refereeing for amateur national competitions within the Dutch Football Association. In October 2026, Makhily returned to Jeddah to officiate the semi-final of the Gulf Cup 27, continuing his distinguished refereeing career.
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