Referees on the pitch

After two days of physical tests, theoretical classes, and cognitive work, the referees in the CBF PRO category took to the field this Wednesday (8) for activities simulating real match situations. The Refereeing Committee was joined by Ousadia FC, from Barcelona, made up exclusively of Brazilian players and competing in the Quarta Catalana, one of the promotion divisions in Spanish football.

The president of the CBF Refereeing Committee, Sandro Meira Ricci, praised the work carried out by the referees during the activity, as well as Ousadia FC’s commitment to the purpose of the exercise.

Davi Lacerda during fieldwork at the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)Credits: Fabio Souza/CBF

“This is a difficult kind of work to develop, because it’s not easy to recreate real match situations for referees to train with. It’s a different perspective; it’s not the same as a professional team’s training scrimmage. And Ousadia FC was very professional and did top-level work, putting our referees into game situations such as penalties, fouls, offsides, and other important decisions. We had a top-level training session today that impressed the FIFA instructors who followed the activity,” Sandro said.

The training session was also celebrated by Ousadia FC. Edivando Júnior, better known as “Queixinho,” thanked CBF for the opportunity.

Lada Rojc, FIFA technical instructor, praised the work carried out by the refereesCredits: Fabio Souza/CBF

“I never imagined I would experience this in my life. I’m inside the Spanish national team‘s training center together with CBF. Making a living from football isn’t easy. We go through countless things, and today’s training gave us a new perspective on refereeing. Choosing refereeing as a profession isn’t easy. You have to pay attention to the physical side, but also the psychological side. It’s very important to be by their side, to get to know a referee up close, and to truly see that they are great people,” said the number 10, who, besides being a player, is also the creator of the Spanish team’s project.

This Thursday (9), the referees will have two more work sessions at the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), in Madrid. In the morning, there will be on-field activities, and in the afternoon the professionals will attend lectures on the new FIFA rules being applied at the World Cup.

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