World Cup: Brazilian referees reach 4 reds with Claus

Referee Raphael Claus had to act in the disciplinary aspect during the match between the United States and Bosnia, this Wednesday (1), in a World Cup qualifier. The São Paulo native sent off North American striker Balogun after a harsh tackle on Muharemovic, the Bosnian national team defender.

Claus' decision increased the number of red cards issued by Brazilian referees in the current edition of the World Cup to four. The United States beat Bosnia 2-0 at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco and will face Belgium in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

This was the fourth red card shown by a Brazilian referee in the competition. Before Claus, Wilton Pereira Sampaio had already sent off three players in the opening match of the tournament, between Mexico and South Africa.

Other Brazilian referees
The other Brazilian representative in refereeing the competition is Ramon Abatti Abel. The Santa Catarina native, to date, has not yet received a red card at the World Cup, although he was given several yellow cards in the duel between Belgium and Egypt.

Experience in World Cups
Raphael Claus and Wilton Pereira Sampaio return to represent Brazilian referees in a World Cup after also playing in the Qatar edition, in 2022.

Ramon Abatti Abel, in turn, participates in his first World Cup. The Santa Catarina native, however, had already joined the refereeing team for the Club World Cup last year, as had Wilton.

Brazilian assistants
In addition to the main referees, Brazil has five assistants in the competition: Bruno Boschilia (PR), Bruno Pires (GO), Danilo Manis (SP), Rodrigo Figueiredo (RJ) and Rafael Alves (RS).

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Source: CNN