Latest News About Danny Makkelie

Here are the latest updates I can share based on public reports up to now.

• Danny Makkelie is a Dutch international football referee born January 28, 1983. He has been active as a referee in major competitions including the Champions League and European Championship contexts, with assignments reported through 2024–2026.[2][3]
• In recent coverage, he was named to officiate notable matches such as Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal in the Champions League and similarly high-profile fixtures, reflecting ongoing involvement at the top level of refereeing.[3]
• There have been notable incidents linked to his matches, including a widely reported cup final in the Netherlands where he made a controversial decision to pause play for a phone call; subsequent reporting frames this within standard, though scrutinized, refereeing decisions and security workflow.[5]

If you’d like, I can pull more precise, up-to-date articles about his latest assignments or any recent controversies, and I can summarize them with dates and match contexts. I can also provide a quick snapshot of his recent officiating statistics across competitions if you want.

Citations:

• Danny Makkelie profile and recent assignments.[2]
• Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal appointment and related history.[3]
• Cup final incident and follow-up reporting.[5]