​After two days of physical tests, theoretical classes, and cognitive training, the referees in the PRO CBF category finally took to the field this Wednesday (8) to engage in activities designed to simulate real match situations. The Refereeing Committee was joined by Ousadia FC, a Barcelona-based squad composed entirely of Brazilian players that competes in the Quarta Catalana, one of the promotion divisions in Spanish football. Sandro Meira Ricci, president of the CBF Refereeing Committee, praised the referees’ performance during the activity and acknowledged Ousadia FC’s strong commitment to the training’s objectives.
Davi Lacerda participated in field training at the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). Credits: Fabio Souza/ CBF
“This is the kind of work that is hard to develop because it is difficult to recreate genuine match scenarios for referees to practice. It offers a different perspective; it isn’t a professional teams’ practice scrimmage. Ousadia FC conducted themselves with exceptional professionalism and delivered high-level work, putting our referees in game-like situations such as penalties, fouls, offsides, and crucial decisions. We had a training session of that caliber today, one that even surprised the FIFA instructors who observed the activity,” said Sandro.
Ousadia FC also celebrated the training. Edivando Júnior, widely known as “Queixinho,” expressed his gratitude to the CBF for the opportunity. Lada Rojc, a FIFA technical instructor, commended the referees’ performance as well. Credits: Fabio Souza/ CBF
“I never imagined I would experience something like this in my life. I am inside the Spanish national team’s training center alongside the CBF. Making a living in football isn’t easy. We face many challenges, and today’s training offered us a new perspective on refereeing. Choosing refereeing as a profession is no simple matter. It requires attention to physical preparation, but also to the psychological side. Being by their side, getting to know a referee up close, and truly seeing what great people they are is very important,” said the player, who is also the creator of the Spanish team project.
On Thursday (9), the referees will have two additional training sessions at the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in Madrid. In the morning, they will engage in on-field activities, and in the afternoon the professionals will attend lectures on the new FIFA rules currently being applied at the World Cup.
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