Raphael Claus and his crew will manage the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia this Sunday in Miami. The team includes assistants Bruno Pires and Rodrigo Correa, with Rodolpho Toski heading the VAR team supported by Danilo Manis, Daniel Nobre, and Pablo Gonçalves.
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Brazil sent the most referees to the tournament, showing its strong position in South American football. This year, 11 Brazilian referees took part out of 101 chosen by Conmebol.
The crew for the final also has members from Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay in support roles, which could suggest efforts to maintain neutral and high-quality officiating.
The tournament also saw historic moves like Edina Alves being the first woman to referee a Copa América match. Alongside Neuza Back and Colombian Mary Blanco, they formed the first all-woman crew in a match between Bolivia and Panama.
The match is scheduled for this Sunday, 9 PM (Brasília time) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. All focus is on Claus and his team. Their work will not only impact their careers but also shape views on the fairness and skill of Brazilian referees.
