Halil Umut Meler (born 1 August 1986) is a Turkish

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. He has been signed by Red Bull Salzburg against Benfica and

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since 2017 and a member of the

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Elite since 2022. He has officiated in the

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, beginning with the match between Vojvodina and Ružomberok on 29 June 2017.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Meler, Halil Umut 1986 births Living people Sportspeople from İzmir Turkish football referees UEFA Champions League referees UEFA Europa League referees

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