CBF appoints Rafael Klein for Flamengo v Mirassol, Brasileirão

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·4 August 2026

CBF appoints Rafael Klein for Flamengo v Mirassol, Brasileirão

Flamengo and Mirassol face off in the countryside of São Paulo in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced this Tuesday (04) that referee Rafael Klein will officiate the match between Flamengo and Mirassol. The ball will roll on Sunday (August 16) at Maião, in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.

The last match the official from Rio Grande do Sul refereed also involved Mirassol, but against Vasco in the 20th round of the national tournament. On that occasion, the teams drew 1-1 at São Januário, with no refereeing controversies.

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Will Rafael Klein officiate more matches before Flamengo?

Before taking charge of Flamengo vs. Mirassol, the referee heads to Ceará, where he will officiate the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round-of-16 tie between Fortaleza and Palmeiras. The clubs play starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Wednesday (05).

After that, Klein will be in charge for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão in the match between Santos and Athletico-PR. The clash takes place starting at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (09), at Vila Belmiro.

When was the last time Klein officiated a Flamengo match?

The Most Beloved last had the official from Rio Grande do Sul in charge on July 22. On that occasion, Klein officiated Rubro-Negro’s 4-0 win over Chapecoense at Arena Condá, in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Before facing Mirassol, Mengo hosts Vitória this Sunday (09) in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. The ball will roll starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

As usual, Coluna do Fla TV (YouTube) will show all the details of the match with the most rubro-negra on-site coverage on the internet, in addition to the website and social media. Finally, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the clash.

What is the author’s opinion?

Far be it from me to approve of Rafael Klein’s refereeing, but the truth is that no matter what decision the CBF makes, fans would criticize any referee. Let’s be honest, the good referee for a fan is the one who benefits their own club,” said João Vítor Reis of Coluna do Fla, who added: “However, Klein will have two easy matches before Mengão’s game. Santos will not have Neymar, who is one of those who complains most about refereeing, and Palmeiras’ match is already settled, since Fortaleza already lost 3-0 in the first leg,” he opined.

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