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SportsUEFA appoints Luca Pairetto as referee for St. Gallen vs Benfica Europa League qualifier
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The UEFA Refereeing Committee has appointed Luca Pairetto as the referee for the first leg of the 2nd qualifying round of the Europa League between St. Gallen and Benfica, scheduled for July 2026. In related news, St. Gallen is attempting to re-sign Swiss international defender Leonidas Stergiou from Stuttgart, where he made his senior debut. The club has also announced that tickets for the public area of the match against Benfica are sold out, though executive seats remain available at 490 euros. Additionally, Portuguese midfielder Bruno Jordão, captain of CSKA Sofia, has advanced with his team to the 2nd qualifying round of the Europa League.
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Luca Pairetto to Officiate St. Gallen vs. Benfica
The UEFA Refereeing Committee announced this Sunday the appointment for the first leg of the 2nd qualifying round of the Europa League.
Benfica's Opponent Seeks Return of Swiss International
Leonidas Stergiou is leaving Stuttgart and may return to St. Gallen, where he made his senior debut.
St. Gallen Expects Sold-Out Crowd for Benfica Match
St. Gallen has announced that tickets for the public area are sold out for the match against Benfica. Tickets remain available for executive seats at €490.
Bruno Jordão Advances with CSKA Sofia
Portuguese midfielder Bruno Jordão, 27, who serves as captain of CSKA Sofia, has advanced to the 2nd qualifying round of the Europa League.
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