CBF refereeing committee discusses modernization with state commissions

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

CBF refereeing committee discusses modernization with state commissions

Summary

On June 11, Sandro Meira Ricci, president of the Brazilian Football Confederation's (CBF) Refereeing Committee, met online with state refereeing committee presidents. The meeting aimed to strengthen Brazilian refereeing through modernization and increased integration among committees. The CBF presented proposals for a decentralized management model, focusing on local expertise in training and managing referees. The initiative emphasizes professional and transparent officiating aligned with regional needs. Reactions from committee presidents highlight the importance of collaboration in advancing refereeing standards.

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Key Details

•Sandro Meira Ricci introduced plans for modernizing Brazilian refereeing on June 11.
•The meeting included discussing decentralized management for local refereeing committees.
•Proposals aimed at improving collaboration and communication were presented during the gathering.
•State committee presidents expressed support for the integration efforts.
•The CBF aims to enhance referee training and management across regions.

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After being introduced on the 11th to the referees who make up the CBF PRO Refereeing panel, Sandro Meira Ricci, the new president of the Refereeing Committee of the Brazilian Football Confederation (...
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