1. Gianluca Rocchi was later promoted to the higher series, making his debut in US Lecce-Reggina Calcio.
10 Facts About Gianluca Rocchi
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Gianluca Rocchi made his international debut on 26 May 2008, in a friendly match between Netherlands and Greece national under-19 football team.
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Gianluca Rocchi was later called-up for European club cup matches.
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Gianluca Rocchi refereed three international matches during the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying, and later was called-up as referee for the Men's football tournament at 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
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On 18 August 2013, Gianluca Rocchi refereed the Supercoppa Italiana Final between Juventus and Lazio.
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On 21 May 2016, Gianluca Rocchi refereed the 2016 Coppa Italia Final between Milan and Juventus.
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In July 2017, UEFA announced that Gianluca Rocchi had been chosen to referee the UEFA Super Cup Final between Real Madrid and Manchester United.
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On 13 May 2019, UEFA announced that Gianluca Rocchi had been chosen to referee the 2019 UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal.
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Gianluca Rocchi later reacted seemingly upset over the reactions to his officiating.
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Gianluca Rocchi retired from refereeing at the age of 46, with his last match officiated being between Juventus and Roma on 1 August 2020.