The World's Greatest Football Referee

One of the most recognised celebrities on the planet. He has refereed at the highest level including the 2002 World Cup Final and the 1999 Champions League Final plus countless World Cup and international matches, as well as in Serie A in his native Italy.

He is uniquely respected by the players, managers and fans where his calm authority and sense of fair play under great pressure made him the best in the world's most popular sport.

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In detail

Pierluigi was educated in Bologna, Italy, where he attained his Degree in Economics, and worked as a financial consultant. In 1995, after he officiated 43 first class matches he finally joined the prestigious FIFA list of international football officials, for whom he has officiated 109 matches.

What he offers you

Pierluigi offers audiences a glimpse of how he has reached the top of his trade and his dedication to the role which has brought him fame and celebrity, as well as being a former Ambassador for the International Red Cross and FIFA Ambassador. He explains in meticulous detail how he became an official and what it takes to be the best and stay the best.

How he presents

His presentations are inspirational and filled with anecdotes and humour. Often under the spotlight of the world's media Pierluigi is highly professional and well used to dealing with the pressures of a live audience.

Languages

He presents in Italian, English, and Spanish.

Want to know more?

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