VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-07-07
“FIFA recognises Raphael Claus as one of the world’s leading professional referees and a valued member of Team One – FIFA’s elite group of referees – at the FIFA World Cup,”
FIFA · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-07
FIFA issued a statement throwing its full support behind Brazilian referee Raphael Claus.
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