Joao Pinheiro
Joao Pinheiro is a Portuguese football referee known for officiating various domestic and international matches, including those in the UEFA competitions. He was in the news recently for refereeing the UEFA Europa League Play-Off match between Galatasaray and AZ Alkmaar, where Galatasaray suffered a surprising 4-1 defeat.
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Slovenia:
João Pinheiro is recognized as one of the leading referees in Portuguese and European football.
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Portugal:
João Pinheiro, a Portuguese referee, was excluded from the FIFA list for the 2025 Club World Cup.
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Portugal:
João Pinheiro was not selected to officiate at the Club World Cup despite being in the final stage of preparation.
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Liechtenstein:
According to the Fundação João Pinheiro, Brazil has a deficit of 6.2 million households.
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Bolivia:
Joao Pinheiro was the referee who awarded the penalty to Aston Villa.
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Saudi Arabia:
João Pinheiro was the referee who awarded the penalty for Al Qadisiyah.
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Turkey:
Joao Pinheiro was the referee for the Galatasaray vs AZ Alkmaar match.
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