Pierluigi Collina
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“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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Al Jazeera English
“Raphael Claus is refereeing at his second FIFA World Cup, having been with us in Qatar in 2022,”
Pierluigi Collina · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-07
Collina emphasised FIFA's faith in the 46-year-old Claus, who has officiated in more than 600 matches.
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Al Jazeera English