Italian referee Daniele Orsato refused to cooperate with the Russian Football Union (RFU). The publication reports this The Sports Gazette.
According to the source, the referee, who initially agreed to attend the RFU Expert Judging Panel, withdrew his request a few hours later.
It was reported that Orsato, who was recognized as the best referee of 2020 by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), first came to an agreement with Milorad Majic, who is the head of the refereeing department of the RFU, due to his friendly relations.
The 48-year-old Italian referee retired in June 2024 after the European Championship held in Germany.
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