Romualdo Arppi Filho facts for kids
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| Born | 7 January 1939 Santos, São Paulo, Brazil |
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| Died | 4 March 2023 (aged 84) Santos, São Paulo, Brazil |
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| Other occupation | Realtor | ||
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| 1963–1989 | FIFA-listed | Referee | |
Romualdo Arppi Filho (born January 7, 1939 – died March 4, 2023) was a famous Brazilian football referee. He is best known for being the referee in three matches during the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. This included the exciting final game between Germany and Argentina, which Argentina won 3–2. He was an important figure in international football for many years.
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A Career in Football Refereeing
Romualdo Arppi Filho had a long and successful career as a football referee. He was known for his decisions on the field, which helped shape many important games. Being chosen to referee a World Cup final is a huge honor for any referee, showing how respected he was in the world of football.
The 1986 World Cup Final
The 1986 FIFA World Cup Final was a very memorable game. Argentina, led by their star player, faced Germany in a thrilling match. Arppi Filho was in charge of making sure the game was played fairly according to the rules. Argentina eventually won the match with a score of 3–2, becoming world champions. This final game is still talked about today as one of the most exciting World Cup finals ever.
A Notable Match Incident
Before the 1986 World Cup, Arppi Filho was involved in a notable moment during a qualifying match. In a game between Argentina and Peru, a player from Argentina made a very strong challenge on a Peruvian forward. Arppi Filho decided to give the Argentine player a yellow card, which is a warning. Some people thought it should have been a red card, meaning the player would have to leave the game. Argentina managed to draw that game 2–2, which helped them qualify for the World Cup. Even with this controversial call, Arppi Filho was still chosen to referee the World Cup final the next year.
Legacy and Impact
Romualdo Arppi Filho's career spanned many years, from 1963 to 1989, as a FIFA-listed international referee. His work helped ensure fair play in many important international matches, including the biggest tournament in football, the FIFA World Cup. He is remembered as one of Brazil's most prominent football referees.
See also
In Spanish: Romualdo Arppi Filho para niños
