At ceremony, referees receive PRO refereeing badges | OneFootball

Brazil’s first 72 professional referees will now have a distinction on their uniforms. In a ceremony held on Friday morning (3) at Granja Comary in Teresópolis (RJ), the 72 badges for the CBF PRO Refereeing category were presented. These patches will be worn starting this weekend in every match officiated by these professionals in Brazilian football.

Since last Tuesday (31), the CBF PRO Refereeing professionals have taken part in practical sessions, on-field training, skill development, video tests, psychological work, and decision-making exercises. This was only the first of ten meetings scheduled for this season. The 72 referees will remain in contact with the Refereeing Commission throughout the year for further evaluations and to align criteria.

“A milestone not only for Brazilian football, but also for the lives of the professionals who are part of the refereeing staff of the Brazilian Football Confederation. This strengthens the work of the referees and everyone who contributes to their growth. We are seeking the best for Brazilian football, with qualified people, top-level professionals. Today will go down in history,” said CBF president Samir Xaud.

In addition to the refereeing professionals, 28 members of the Refereeing Commission, Working Group, Refereeing Technical Department, and FIFA instructors were present. The event, which began last Tuesday (31), also included a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, nutritionists, physiologists, and physiotherapists for practical activities.

“It is a very special moment for Brazilian refereeing, a turning point. We are implementing the professionalization of referees. The contracts have been signed, the financial framework guaranteed, but it goes far beyond that. Under Samir Xaud’s administration, we are managing to implement all the necessary tools, new technologies, and an important training calendar for our PRO referees. We are going to transform the matches, transform the competitions, so that we can achieve much greater success on the field through direct investment in and monitoring of these professionals,” said Netto Góes, president of the CBF Working Group.

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