Portuguese referee 'Gomez Costa' has been chosen to officiate the match between Esteghlal and Persepolis. According to the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA), despite the presence of options such as 'Pierluigi Collina' and 'Vitor Melo Pereira' for officiating the Esteghlal and Persepolis match, 'Gomez Costa' is the candidate with whom the Football Federation has reached a final agreement. According to the agreements made, two assistants for 'Costa' have also been selected from Portugal, which will be announced by the Football Federation's public relations by this evening, pending final confirmation. Abbas Vaziri, the Secretary of International Relations, and Ali Kazemi, the Secretary of the League Organization of the Football Federation, confirmed this news in separate interviews with ISNA, emphasizing the certainty of this choice. Vaziri expressed dissatisfaction with the publication of news regarding 'Vitor Melo Pereira's' selection for officiating the match, stating, '90% of the agreements with Costa have been completed, and only the legal formalities remain, which the International Relations and Public Relations of the Federation are diligently pursuing, and so far everything has gone well.' 'Gomez Costa,' who has experience officiating at the 2002 World Cup, is 45 years old.
Portuguese Referee Selected for the Match Between Esteghlal and Persepolis
The Portuguese referee Gomez Costa has been selected to officiate the highly anticipated match between Esteghlal and Persepolis, despite other notable candidates. This decision has been confirmed by officials from the Iranian Football Federation, highlighting the importance of maintaining a professional standard for such a significant event in Iranian football.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Portuguese referee Gomez Costa has been selected to officiate the upcoming match between Esteghlal and Persepolis, despite other notable candidates being considered. This decision has been confirmed by officials from the Iranian Football Federation.
- Gomez Costa has officiated at the 2002 World Cup.
- Two assistant referees from Portugal will also be appointed for the match.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Esteghlal and Persepolis are two of the most prominent football clubs in Iran, and their matches attract significant attention both domestically and internationally. The choice of referee can influence the match's fairness and the perception of the league.
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