Was Collina a good ref?
The instantly recognisable Pierluigi Collina, a no-nonsense Italian referee known for his famous bald head and piecing eyes, remains one of the most respected figures in football, 14 years after handing in his shock resignation from officiating, aged 45.
Where is referee Collina now?
Collina has been head of referees for the Football Federation of Ukraine since 2010.
How many languages can Pierluigi Collina speak?
He’s Italian but he speaks three languages: English, Spanish and a little French. He doesn’t like eating chicken. His last international match was Portugal vs Slovakia in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Was Collina in the military?
He was going to be the next big thing, only not as a player but as a referee. While still a teenager, Collina started his compulsory military service but continued to referee. His natural flair for the position of peacekeeper on the pitch saw him refereeing at the highest level of regional fixtures.
Who is best referee in football?
The IFFHS World’s Best Referee is a football award given annually since 1987 to the world’s best referee. The award is given by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS)….Statistics.
| Referee | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Néstor Pitana | 1 | 2018 |
| Damir Skomina | 2019 | |
| Daniele Orsato | 2020 |
Who is the richest referee?
Mark Clattenburg He is the highest-paid referee and according to some reports he has signed a contract with Saudi Arabia Football Federation and he gets $650,00 per season.
Who is FIFA best referee?
Damir Skomina
Men’s winners
| Year | Rank | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1st | Damir Skomina |
| 2nd | Felix Brych | |
| 3rd | Björn Kuipers | |
| 2020 | 1st | Daniele Orsato |
Why are all referees bald?
A. Most people who apply to become referees are over-intelligent. They become bald as a result of surgery to remove 80 per cent of their brain tissue and to have their eyesight and hearing impaired. After they recover from the operation, the hair never grows back properly.