Benjamín Pineda
Benjamín Pineda is a VAR referee in Costa Rica, recognized for his role in officiating key matches in the national league. He gained media attention after an audio clip from a high-stakes match was released, in which he discussed a controversial penalty decision. Pineda's comments highlighted the complexities of referee decisions and the importance of clear communication during matches, contributing to ongoing discussions about the effectiveness of the VAR system.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 2 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 5,094,118 | 5,843 | $62,000 | 71$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 25,523 | $700,000 | 513$ |
| Totals | 3 | 39,907,989 | 31,366 | $762,000 | 584$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda decreed the penalty for Consultants.
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Saudi Arabia:
Benjamin Pineda is the video assistant referee (VAR) for the match between Al-Fateh and Al-Hilal.
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Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda was the VOR referee in the match that had a disputed decision.
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Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda was one of the referees in the previous final against Alajuelense.
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Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda was the head of the refereeing quartet that reported the alleged aggression against them.
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Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda was requested by Puntarenas FC not to officiate any of their matches after he reported an aggression.
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Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda is another referee whose suspension was requested by Saprissa.
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Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda was the AVAR who assisted in the VAR decision that annulled the goal.
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Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda is also among the referees facing suspension due to VAR controversies.
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Costa Rica:
Benjamín Pineda provided commentary from the VAR regarding Keylor Herrera's decisions.
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