Romanian referee for Belgium vs. Italy Nations League match

UEFA have assigned Romanian referee Radu Petrescu to officiate the Nations League match between Belgium and Italy on Thursday.

The fixture kicks off at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Thursday at 19.45 GMT.

All the Azzurri need is one point from the remaining two Nations League games to ensure they qualify for the quarter-final stage of the tournament.

UEFA announced that Petrescu has been appointed to officiate this match, assisted by fellow countrymen Radu Ghignuleac, Mircea Mihail Gigoriu and fourth official Marcel Birsan.

The VAR team is also Romanian, Catalin Popa and assistant Andrei Chivulete.

Petrescu record with Belgium and Italy

Petrescu turns 42 today and has never officiated Italy at senior level, but did oversee three wins and a draw for the Under-17 and Under-19 teams.

His record with Italian sides at club level is of one win, four draws and zero defeats.

Petrescu’s Belgian record at senior level is of two wins, no draws and two losses.