2023-11-06 14:16:59
Los referees of the parties of the Champions League that will be played this week will promote the campaign of the UEFAwhich intends to incorporate 40,00 new referees each seasonwith the collaboration of its national associations.
UEFA explained that the Dutchman Danny Makkelie, the Spanish Jesús Gil Manzano, the Polish Szymon Marciniak and the Italian Daniele Orsato They will wear a specific campaign shirt in the matches of the fourth day of the Champions League, in which messages will also be displayed on screen that will be broadcast on television
The bell “Be a referee” It was presented by UEFA last August in Monaco, before the draw for its club competitions, after the organization explained that there are currently more than 40,000 referees missing to cover the needs of European football.
UEFA’s head of refereeing, Roberto Rosetti, said that “being a referee is a very difficult job and courage is the most important value for refereeing.” “Protecting football and the image of the game is our common goal,” he added.
“This campaign has immense significance for the future of football, as referees play a key role in safeguarding the game on the field. As well as improving their fitness and a deep understanding of football, refereeing can give young people skills that can serve them well both on and off the field,” said Zvonimir Boban, UEFA’s head of football and director of technical development.
Success in three countries
The organization highlighted this Monday that the campaign has already had an impact on the federations of Finland, Portugal and Switzerland.
The Federation of Finland (SPL) has incorporated 800 new participants in its basic refereeing course, a very important number given that the total number of qualified referees at the end of 2022 was 2,000.
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In Portugal, the Football Federation (FPF) works in collaboration with schools and universities, where students are offered to direct matches in order to be selected to referee in regional competitions and attend specific courses.
And the Swiss Football Federation (SFA) organized a “Referee Week” together with federations of six other sports, to promote respectful behavior towards officials, in which both the Swiss coach, Murat Yakin, and the head of the referees, Sascha Amhof.
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