Michael Oliver is considered one of the best officials in the Premier League.
At the age of 25 and 182 days, he became the youngest referee who broke a Premier League match officer and the record of Stuart Attwell in 2010. Oliver joined the selected group of referees that same year and has since appeared in many high -profile games.
As an official who has been involved in crucial competitions such as the FA Cup final and the UEFA Champions League, Oliver is known for his calm and authoritative approach. There have been many high -pressure situations, controversies and performance in the official career of Oliver, while Mirror Sport takes a deep dive in all professional things and personally related to the referee.
Which team supports Michael Oliver?
According to his statements according to Nogomania, Oliver supports Newcastle United. He also hinted that he would prevent him from officering competitions that may have an immediate effect on the Newcastle competition.
He had said before: “I couldn't need the game of Villa as Newcastle to stay in the game and the team they were trying to beat, say Villa.” The Premier League and PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) ensure that he does not officially officially officiate Newcastle game to prevent a conflict of interest.
Oliver's Net Worth
Oliver has a net value of £ 1 million from 2025 per sports assignment. His annual income is also reportedly more than £ 200,000 according to Refsports. Not to mention, he also receives extra income from match costs.
It is said that it is a total of £ 1500 every competition total, excluding its basic wage. Oliver's income can also be supplemented when officing high -profile competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and international tournaments. The details of the assets of the referee or value of properties are not available on the internet. Despite officering popular competitions, Oliver manages to hold a low-profile in terms of his financial possession.
His personal life
Oliver was born on February 20, 1985 in Ashington, England. He developed an interest in his father's referee, Clive Oliver, who was also a referee. His father officer in the lower competitions of English football as Oliver learned from him. He followed his father's footsteps when he started his referee career at just 14 years old.
He is married to Lucy Oliver, who has also worked as a football referee in the past. Over the years she has been involved in women's games and non-league games for men.
Controversial decision in the Champions League
During a quarterfinals of the Champions League between Real Madrid and Juventus in 2018, Oliver awarded a last-minute fine to the Spanish giants. The choice attracted harsh criticism, especially from the Juventus players who angry the referee after his decision.
The legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was particularly vocal in his criticism after the game. 'It is clear that you can't have a heart in your chest – just a garbage can. Moreover, if you don't have the character to get on a field like this, in a stadium like this, then you might as well be in the stands with your wife and children, drinking sprite and eating chips. You can't ruin the dreams of a team, “Buffon said in a television interview.
After the incident, Oliver and his wife Lucy had to be confronted with intense control with intensive control. This controversy of his career is still being brought up when talking about the referee of important games.
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