Mehdi Difallah
.jpg) Difallah in 2018 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 15, 1984 France |
| Nationality | French |
| Position | Referee |
| Officiating career | 2011–present |
| Career highlights | |
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Mehdi Difallah (born 15 June 1984) is a French professional basketball referee, who began officiating in France’s top domestic league, the LNB Pro A, in 2011[1] and was promoted to the FIBA international referees list in 2014.[1] In 2017, he joined the EuroLeague officiating roster,[2] and has since officiated numerous high-profile games.
Career
[edit]Difallah made his professional refereeing debut in the LNB Pro A during the 2011–12 season.[1] His consistent performances led to his nomination to the FIBA panel in 2014, allowing him to officiate in international tournaments, including FIBA World Cup qualifiers and youth championships.[1]
In 2017, he was added to the EuroLeague referee pool,[2] and he has since officiated several playoff and Final Four fixtures.
In 2025, Difallah was selected among eight referees for the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four, held in Berlin[3] and officiated in the Final Game between Real Madrid and Panathinaikos.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Mehdi Difallah Referee Profile". BGbasket.com. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ a b "EuroLeague Referees 2024–25". EuroLeague Basketball. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "EuroLeague Final Four Referees Announced". Instagram (EuroLeague Official). Retrieved 18 May 2025.