Carlos Clos Gómez facts for kids
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| Born | 30 June 1972 Zaragoza, Spain |
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| 2009–2017 | FIFA listed | Referee | |
Carlos Clos Gómez is a well-known football referee from Spain. He was born on June 30, 1972, in Zaragoza. He spent many years making sure football matches were played fairly, both in Spain and in international games. He was a top referee in La Liga, which is Spain's main football league.
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Who is Carlos Clos Gómez?
Carlos Clos Gómez is a famous football referee from Spain. He was born in Zaragoza on June 30, 1972. He is known for refereeing many important football matches. He worked as a referee for many years before retiring in 2017.
His Journey as a Referee
Starting Out
Carlos Clos Gómez started his journey in sports as a futsal referee in 1987. Futsal is a type of indoor football played on a smaller court. After a year, in 1988, he began refereeing regular football matches.
In 2001, he refereed his first game in Spain's Second Division. This was a big step up for him.
Reaching the Top
By 2006, Carlos Clos Gómez made his debut in Spain's First Division, also known as La Liga. This is the highest level of football in Spain.
In January 2009, he became a UEFA class referee. This meant he was recognized as a top referee in Europe. Later that year, he also became a FIFA referee. Being a FIFA referee allowed him to officiate international matches around the world.
International Matches
As a FIFA referee, Carlos Clos Gómez took part in many important international games. He refereed matches in the UEFA Europa League. He also helped prepare for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
He was an assistant referee in the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament. He also worked on matches in the UEFA Champions League. These are some of the biggest football competitions in the world.
Carlos Clos Gómez was chosen for FIFA's international list in 2009. He served as a referee during the qualification games for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. One of his first matches was between Lithuania and Slovakia on September 7, 2012.
In 2017, he had to retire from refereeing at the age of 45. This is because there is an age limit for referees in professional football.
A Challenging Moment
In 2008, Carlos Clos Gómez was refereeing a match between Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao. During this game, he had to stop the match. This happened after an Athletic player was hit by a bottle thrown from the crowd. It was a difficult situation, but he handled it professionally.
References
- Carlos Clos Gómez
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Clos Gómez para niños
