Training match for referees in Madrid | OneFootball

After two days of physical tests, theoretical classes, and cognitive work, the referees in the PRO CBF category took to the field this Wednesday (8) for activities simulating real match situations. The Refereeing Committee was joined by Ousadia FC, from Barcelona, a team made up exclusively of Brazilian players that competes in the Quarta Catalana, one of the promotion divisions in Spanish football.

The president of the CBF Refereeing Committee, Sandro Meira Ricci, praised the work carried out by the referees in the activity, as well as Ousadia FC’s commitment to the purpose of the training.

Davi Lacerda during field training at the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)Credits: Fabio Souza/ CBF

“This is the kind of work that is difficult to develop, because it is not easy to recreate real match situations for referees to train in. It is a different perspective; it is not a professional team’s training scrimmage. And Ousadia FC was very professional and did high-level work, putting our referees in game situations such as penalties, fouls, offsides, and important decisions. We had a high-level training session today that surprised the FIFA instructors who followed the activity,” said Sandro.

The training was also celebrated by Ousadia FC. Edivando Júnior, better known as "Queixinho," thanked CBF for the opportunity.

Lada Rojc, FIFA technical instructor, praised the work carried out by the refereesCredits: Fabio Souza/ CBF

“I never imagined I would experience this in my life. I am inside the Spanish national team’s training center together with CBF. Making a living from football is not easy. We go through countless things, and today’s training gave us a new perspective on refereeing. Choosing refereeing as a profession is not easy. You need to pay attention to the physical work, but also to the psychological side. It is very important to be by their side, to get to know a referee up close, and to truly see that they are great people,” said the number 10, who, besides being a player, is also the creator of the Spanish team project.

This Thursday (9), the referees will have two more work sessions at the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in Madrid. In the morning, they will have activities on the field, and in the afternoon the professionals will attend lectures on the new FIFA rules being applied at the World Cup.

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