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 referee from Spain. He was born on June 30, 1972, in Zaragoza. He became a top referee in Spanish football, working in the highest league called La Liga. He also refereed many important international matches.
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A Top Football Referee
Carlos Clos Gómez started his journey as a referee in 1988. Before that, he spent a year refereeing futsal matches. Futsal is a type of indoor football played on a smaller court.
His Career Path
In 2001, Carlos Clos Gómez refereed his first game in Spain's Second Division. This was a big step up for him. Five years later, in 2006, he made his debut in the First Division, also known as La Liga. This is where the biggest football clubs in Spain play.
Refereeing International Games
In 2009, Carlos Clos Gómez became a FIFA referee. This meant he could referee matches between different countries. He was part of the team that refereed games for the UEFA Europa League. He also helped prepare for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. He even worked as an assistant referee for the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament and in the UEFA Champions League.
Retirement from Refereeing
Referees have an age limit for working in top leagues. In 2017, Carlos Clos Gómez had to retire from refereeing at the age of 45. This is the usual age limit for referees in professional football.
Notable Moments
During his career, Carlos Clos Gómez was involved in many memorable matches.
A Match Interrupted
In 2008, a match he was refereeing between Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao had to be stopped. This happened after an object was thrown from the crowd and hit a player. The game was paused to ensure everyone's safety.
International Recognition
Carlos Clos Gómez was added to FIFA's international list in 2009. This honor allowed him to referee matches that were part of the qualification rounds for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. One of his first World Cup qualification matches was on September 7, 2012, between the Lithuania and Slovakia teams.
