Alfonso Pérez Burrull facts for kids

Alfonso Pérez Burrull is a former Spanish association football referee. He was born on September 15, 1965, in Comillas, a town in Cantabria, Spain. For many years, he was responsible for making sure football games were played fairly, both in Spain's top league and in international matches. He started his refereeing career in 1997 and retired in 2010.

Alfonso Pérez Burrull's Referee Career

Alfonso Pérez Burrull began his journey as a referee in La Liga, which is Spain's highest professional football league. He started officiating games there during the 1997-1998 season. His job was to enforce the rules of the game and make important decisions on the field.

Officiating Major European Matches

Besides La Liga, Alfonso Pérez Burrull also had the chance to referee important qualifying matches for major European football tournaments. These included games for the Europa League and the European Champions League. These competitions bring together top clubs from all over Europe.

In 2009, he was chosen to be the Fourth Official for the 2009 UEFA Cup Final. The Fourth Official helps the main referee and manages the technical areas, like substitutions and keeping track of extra time. This was a significant role in one of Europe's biggest club football finals.

International Refereeing Experience

Alfonso Pérez Burrull became an international referee accredited by FIFA in 2002. FIFA is the global governing body for football. This accreditation meant he was qualified to referee matches between national teams from different countries.

He officiated his first international game in 2009. This match was a friendly game between the national teams of Ireland and Australia.

Date	Home Team	Away Team	Result	Competition
August 13, 2009	Ireland	Australia	0-3	Friendly Match

See also

In Spanish: Alfonso Pérez Burrull para niños

• List of football referees