Fernando Teixeira Vitienes facts for kids
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Refereeing a RCD Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano La Liga fixture on 11 March 2012
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| Born | 28 July 1971 Santander, Spain |
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| Years | League | Role | |
| 2003–2015 | La Liga | Referee | |
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| 2009–2014 | FIFA listed | Referee | |
Fernando Teixeira Vitienes, born on July 28, 1971, is a former football referee from Spain. He was also known as Teixeira I. He worked with the Committee of Referees in Cantabria, a region in Spain.
Fernando became a referee in La Liga, which is the top football league in Spain, during the 2003–04 season. He was also an international referee, meaning he could officiate games between countries, from 2009 to 2014.
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Fernando's Career as a Referee
Fernando Teixeira Vitienes was born in Santander. He started his career as a football referee and worked his way up to the highest level in Spanish football. Being a referee means making sure players follow the rules during a game.
Refereeing in La Liga
He joined La Liga in the 2003–04 season. This is a big achievement for a referee, as it means they are trusted to manage important matches. He spent many years refereeing games in this top league.
International Matches
From 2009 to 2014, Fernando was a FIFA-listed international referee. This allowed him to officiate matches in international competitions. For example, he refereed games in the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League, which is a major European club competition.
Retirement from Football
Fernando Teixeira Vitienes retired from refereeing after the 2014–15 La Liga season. His last game was on May 23, 2015. It was a match where Real Sociedad won 4–2 against Rayo Vallecano at the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas stadium. His brother, José Antonio Teixeira Vitienes, was also a referee and retired around the same time.
See also
In Spanish: Fernando Teixeira Vitienes para niños
