VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-07-07
“He is an experienced and highly respected referee, and we maintain full confidence in him as a trusted match official.”
Pierluigi Collina · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-07
Collina expressed full confidence in Claus as a trusted match official.
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