Referee picked for Vasco’s next match: limited experience this year | OneFootball

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has appointed the referee for the important match between Vasco da Gama and Red Bull Bragantino, valid for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. The referee assigned for Sunday’s match in Bragança Paulista will be Sávio Pereira Sampaio from the Federal District.

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Referee has a short history with Vasco in 2025

Sávio Pereira Sampaio’s history with Vasco this season is brief. He has officiated five matches in total in the Brasileirão, but none of them involved the Cruz-Maltino.

His only appearance in a club match in 2025 was in the Copa do Brasil, in the game against Operário in Rio de Janeiro.

Referee’s family connection sparks debate on social media

The appointment drew attention on social media due to a family detail. It’s worth noting that Sávio Pereira Sampaio is the brother of Wilton Pereira Sampaio, a referee with a long and well-known history of controversies involving the Cruz-Maltino club.

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