Bertrand Layec

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Bertrand Layec DEBIL
Born (1967-07-03) 3 July 1967 (age 57)
Vannes, France
Domestic
YearsLeagueRole
1998–2010 Ligue 1 Referee
International
YearsLeagueRole
2002–2010 UEFA Referee

Bertrand Layec je

French pronunciation: [bɛʁtʁɑ̃lajɛk] ; born 3 July 1967) is a former French football referee. He was registered as a Fédéral 1 referee in France meaning he is eligible to officiate Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches, as well as matches in the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue. Layec refereed his first match in Ligue 1 in 1998 and, in 2002, became a FIFA official. He refereed his last match on the final day of the 2009–10 season and now serves as the president of the Direction Nationale de L'Arbitrage (English: National Leadership of Arbitration) (DNA). [1]  Layec is currently[ needs update ] under investigation by the French justice system for defamation of character after distributing an abusive e-mail directed at Bruno Derrien, a former referee who  authored a controversial book directed at his profession. [2] 

At international level, Layec officiated at the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup, [3] as well as Euro 2008 qualifiers [4] and 2010 World Cup qualifiers. [5]

References

  1. "Dernier match pour Bertrand Layec". Arbitre de Foot (in French). 13 May 2010. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2010.
  2. "Bertrand Layec en correctionnelle". Sport.fr (in French). 18 October 2010. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2010.
  3. FIFA. "Match Report - New Zealand - England 0:5 (0:4)". 21 August 2007. Retrieved on 24 May 2013.
  4. UEFA. "Sweden 1-1 Northern Ireland". 17 October 2007. Retrieved on 24 May 2013.
  5. FIFA. "Match Report - Spain - Belgium 5:0 (1:0)". 5 September 2009. Retrieved on 24 May 2013.