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Rodrigo Pereira Lima will be the referee for Flamengo's next match

Soccer players earn million-dollar salaries, and that's no secret. But how much does a Serie A referee in the Brasileirão earn? On Wednesday (04), Flamengo and Internacional will face off in the second round, under the command of Pernambuco native Rodrigo Pereira Lima. Find out how much the referee will pocket for being at Maracanã.

As a FIFA official, Rodrigo Lima will earn R$ 7,600. Referees from the CBF earn a bit less, R$ 5,500. Assistants receive R$ 4,560 (FIFA) and R$ 3,300 (CBF). Additionally, the fourth and fifth referees pocket R$ 1,910 (FIFA) and R$ 1,530 (CBF).

Last week, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced a professionalization program for the country's referees. The salary amount has not yet been disclosed, but according to GE, a FIFA referee officiating four Brasileirão matches in 30 days will receive R$ 60,000 per month, combining the match fee and the regular salary.

WHAT IS RODRIGO LIMA'S RECENT HISTORY IN FLAMENGO GAMES?

In the 2025 Brasileirão, Rodrigo officiated five games: a win and a draw against Ceará, a victory over Internacional, a defeat to Bahia, and a 2-2 draw with São Paulo. However, the number of Flamengo player expulsions in this period was noteworthy.

Against Bahia, Danilo and Wallace Yan were sent off. The defender was expelled in the first half. Against São Paulo, Rodrigo sent Gonzalo Plata to the showers early. However, not all memories are bad: Lima officiated the match against Ceará, which secured the Brasileirão title.

WHAT TIME IS FLAMENGO VS INTERNACIONAL?

With Rodrigo Lima in charge, Flamengo and Internacional will face off starting at 7 PM (Brasília time) next Wednesday (04). The Coluna do Fla will, of course, bring all the information directly from Maracanã, with our reporters on-site at the stadium.

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