Who is the best referee in history?
Who is the best referee in history?
Pierluigi Collina. Frank De Bleeckere. Oscar Ruiz. Markus Merk. Howard Webb. Pedro Proenca. Michel Vautrot. Peter Mikkelsen.
Is Pierluigi Collina retired?
He retired in 2005 after refereeing his last major international tournament, Euro 2004.
Why is Collina so famous?
In a glittering 28 year career of refereeing, he took charge of Champions League, World Cup and UEFA Cup finals but for many, it was Collina’s larger than life personality that earned him such a respected stature. He demanded, and in turn, earned respect from players, managers and fans around the world.
Who is the best football referee of all time?
Pierluigi Collina, an Italian former football referee, was a FIFA-listed referee from 1995 to 2005. He has been named FIFA’s “Best Referee of the Year” six times in a row and is widely regarded as the best referee in international football history. Due to his distinctive baldness, Collina earned the name Kojak.
