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Bjorn Kuipers appointed Europa League final referee

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Kuipers appointed EL final referee
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Dutchman Bjorn Kuipers will officiate the Europa League final between Benfica and Chelsea on Wednesday.

Dutchman Bjorn Kuipers has been appointed as the referee for the Europa League final between Benfica and Chelsea on Wednesday.

The 40-year-old, who has been an international referee since 2006, was also part of the refereeing team for the European Championships in 2012.

Kuipers is just one of three Dutchmen who are currently active at the highest level of European football alongside Pieter Vink and Eric Braamhaar.

Chelsea will attempt to secure European silverware for the second successive season in Amsterdam.

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