| Born | (1953-11-01)1 November 1953 (age 72) Marseille, France | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Other occupation | Civil servant UEFA referee observer | ||
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 1989-2000 | Ligue 1 | Referee | |
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 1990–1998 | FIFA–listed | Referee | |
Marc Batta (born 1 November 1953) is a French formerfootballreferee.
Born inMarseille, Batta reachedFIFA international status in 1990.[1] He was namely in charge of the1993–94 Coupe de Francefinal, also directing the first leg of the1996–97 UEFA Cupdecisive match betweenFC Schalke 04 andInter Milan.[2]
In national team competitions, Batta was present at theUEFA Euro 1996[3] and the1998 FIFA World Cup tournaments, refereeing two games in the latter.[4] During the qualification group match between Germany and Portugal (1-1 draw), with Portugal leading after 71 minutes, Batta controversially sent off Rui Costa while he was being subbed off.[5]
In July 2004 Batta succeededMichel Vautrot as head of referees in theFrench Football Federation, remaining in the position for four years.[6][7] On 1 August 2012, he took up the equivalent post with theRomanian Football Federation.[8]
| Preceded by Rémi Harrel | Coupe de France Final 1994 Marc Batta | Succeeded by Philippe Leduc |
| Preceded by | UEFA Cup Final 1997 Marc Batta | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | UEFA Super Cup 1998 Marc Batta | Succeeded by |
Preceded by Marcel Lică | Cupa României Final 1999 Marc Batta | Succeeded by Sorin Corpodean |
