Latest News About Danny Makkelie

Here are the latest publicly reported items about Danny Makkelie:

• Recent role: Makkelie has continued officiating at high-profile European matches, including notable Champions League assignments and international fixtures in 2025–2026 cycles.[1]
• Notable recent coverage: He was highlighted in coverage surrounding Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal in late April 2026, with reports noting his involvement as the referee for that Champions League semi-final first leg.[1]
• Controversies and anecdotes: There have been occasional discussions around his decisions and refereeing style in various European matches, with some outlets referencing past controversial or high-stakes calls.[1]

If you’d like, I can pull specific match reports or provide a focused timeline of his major assignments in 2025–2026. I can also summarize how his performance is typically evaluated by officials and pundits. Please tell me which aspect you want (assignments, performance assessments, or notable matches).

Citations:

• Sports Mole profile and coverage noting Danny Makkelie’s recent assignments and match involvement.[2][1]
• AS coverage referencing his officiating role for Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal in April 2026.[3]
• Focus.de article discussing expectations around a Germany vs Hungary fixture officiated by Makkelie and related commentary.[4]