We already know the referee who will whistle the duel of the round of 16 of Spain tomorrow before Morocco. Then again, FIFA doesn’t get involved in speculations and uses one of its best referees, possibly the most expert in CONMEBOL. It’s about Argentina Fernando Rapallini.
44-year-old, on June 17, 2021, he made history as the first referee to participate in a UEFA European Football Championship. That day, he led the conflict between Ukraine and North Macedonia. He ended up whistling two more games: Croatia-Scotland and the round of 16 duel between France and Switzerland in the round of 16.
The 44-year-old swimming pool builder has whistled in the Argentine first division since 2011 and has enjoyed internationality since 2014. In his career he has directed a large number of finals on the South American continent.
In 2021, he whistled the Professional Soccer Cup in Argentina between Colón and Racing Club, which ended in a 3-0 local victory. On his resume he also has the final of the 2020 South American Recopa, the equivalent of the 2019 Super League champions trophy, the 2019 Argentine Super Cup or the 2017 Argentine Cup.
He has already whistled for Morocco in this World Cup
This will be his third match in this World Cup in Qatar where he has whistled two group stage matches. It made its exact debut in Morocco in their clash against Modric’s Croatia which ended in a goalless draw. The second match was the intense game of Serbia-Switzerland on the last day and where the Swiss team ended up winning 2-3 with moments of great tension.
This is the first time in his career that he has whistled for Spain and the second for the Moroccan team after its decisive premiere in this World Cup. In the VAR room he will be joined by Brazilian Mauro Vigliano and Colombian Nicolás Gallo.
Source: La Verdad
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