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César Arturo Ramos (40 years old), a FIFA referee since 2014, is known for being a rigorous and disciplined referee, with a solid reputation both nationally and internationally. He has just successfully controlled the draw between Costa Rica and Brazil and was appointed to referee this Saturday’s match between Argentina and Peru for the third date of the Group A of the America Cup.
The Mexican judge will be accompanied in Miami by his compatriots Alberto Morín and Marco Bisguerraand the Venezuelans Alexis Herrera and Lubin Torrealba as fourth and fifth authority. There will also be a Mexican presence in the VAR: Guillermo Pacheco and Erick Miranda.
Last year, he led the match in which Inter Miami eliminated Dallas from the Leagues Cup on penalties after an exciting 4-4. On the way to the title, Lionel Messi scored two goals and a shot from 12 steps in the definition, and during the development he had some disagreements with Ramos, coming to be face to face due to their technical resolutions not shared by the Albiceleste captain.
But, beyond his undeniable qualities, the controversy over his appointment does not lie there. The point is that Mexico can be Argentina’s next rival in the quarterfinals. And the custom is to avoid it to avoid controversy, in the face of a ruling that can decimate his country’s adversary team in the next phase. Furthermore, he is one of the most reputable referees and the logical thing was to reserve him for higher risk matches.
Referee characteristics of Cesar Ramos
Technically he is meticulous in the application of the regulations and in their spirit. He has skills to maintain control of the game and credibility with the participants. He is a pragmatic arbiter in conceptualizing technical and disciplinary sanctions. In tense situations that may occur on the field, he resolves with authority and firmness.
He is known for his ability to communicate positively with players, explaining decisions and keeping his cool in disputed situations. He tends to maintain consistency in his decisions throughout the match, which is crucial to gaining the respect of players and coaches.
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He adapts to different football cultures and playing styles, whether in local or international competitions. As for the use of technology, he is a referee who respects every time the VAR invites him to review a play, which led him to be pointed out as “dependent” on its support.
He has refereed high-level matches such as the FIFA World Cup, Copa America, Concacaf Gold Cup and other international tournaments, which describes his experience and ability to referee in high-pressure scenarios. In short, César Arturo Ramos is recognized for his professionalism, technical precision and ability to control in challenging situations, characteristics that have established him as one of the outstanding referees in Mexican and international soccer.
His nationality and the potential clash between Argentina and his country in the quarterfinals are the factors that caused controversy regarding his appointment.
