Raphael Claus
Raphael Claus is a Brazilian football referee known for officiating in major international tournaments, including the Copa Libertadores. At 45 years old, he has a wealth of experience, having previously officiated critical matches in various leagues. He was recently appointed as the main referee for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores 2025 match between Cerro Porteño and Melgar.
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Raphael Claus is the Brazilian referee who issued the red card to Balogun during the match.
Casa Blanca defiende la llamada de Trump a Infantino sobre Balogun: "Se logró lo correcto"
Honduras· 2026-07-08
Raphael Claus is regarded by FIFA as one of the best referees in the world, having consistently demonstrated impeccable professionalism and integrity throughout his career.
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Hungary· 2026-07-08
Raphael Claus is the Brazilian referee who issued the red card to Folarin Balogun after a video review.
What Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension means for the rest of the World Cup
Canada· 2026-07-08
FIFA has publicly defended Brazilian referee Raphael Claus after United States President Donald Trump questioned the official's integrity.
FIFA defends World Cup referee Raphael Claus after Donald Trump brands official 'suspect' over Balogun red card | Football News
India· 2026-07-07
Raphael Claus is a highly respected Brazilian referee involved in a controversy during the World Cup.
Fifa defende árbitro Raphael Claus após acusação de Donald Trump durante a Copa: 'Mantemos confiança nele'
Brazil· 2026-07-07Raphael Claus is the Brazilian referee who issued the red card to Folarin Balogun after reviewing the play.
‘Infantino debe irse’: el medio británico ‘The Telegraph’ exige la renuncia del presidente de la FIFA por el caso Balogun tras la intervención de Trump
Costa Rica· 2026-07-07
Trump said referee Raphael Claus’ decision to send off Balogun was ‘horrible’.
Balogun's World Cup Ban Would Have Stained Tournament
Nigeria· 2026-07-07
Raphael Claus was the referee who issued the red card to Balogun.
el escándalo de la Copa del Mundo que dejó a la FIFA en la mira
Argentina· 2026-07-07
The Brazilian referee Raphael Claus announced the play would be subjected to Video Assistant Referee, or V.A.R., review.
Timeline: How FIFA’s Reversal on Balogun Unfolded
United States· 2026-07-07
Raphael Claus was the referee who issued the red card to Balogun.
Mundial 2026: FIFA desestimó el recurso de Bélgica por la habilitación de Folarin Balogun y Mauricio Pochettino celebró la habilitación: Es fantástico
Uruguay· 2026-07-07
Raphael Claus is a Brazilian referee who faced scrutiny and accusations of being involved in match-fixing.
Como acusação sem provas de John Textor, do Botafogo, virou uma fake news que levou Trump a se envolver no caso BalogunBrazil· 2026-07-06
Raphael Claus is a Brazilian referee whose professionalism and integrity were defended by Conmebol after accusations from Donald Trump.
Conmebol defende Raphael Claus após acusações de Trump contra o árbitro: 'profissionalismo e honestidade'Brazil· 2026-07-06Brazilian referee Raphael Claus issued the red card to Balogun after a slow-motion review.
Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA | Sports
Jamaica· 2026-07-06Raphael Claus was the referee who issued the red card to Balogun.
Takiego skandalu na MŚ jeszcze nie było. 'W stu procentach korupcja'
Poland· 2026-07-06
The US president traduced referee Raphael Claus, who gave Balogun the red card, saying he was 'very suspect'.
Trump admits lobbying FIFA boss to review US player’s red card
Australia· 2026-07-06Trump said referee Raphael Claus' decision to send off Balogun was 'horrible' and called the Brazilian 'a little bit suspect'.
Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Folarin Balogun red-card ban
United Kingdom· 2026-07-06Referee Raphael Claus showed a red card to Folarin Balogun during the World Cup match.
Folarin Balogun red card reversal isn’t as unprecedented as Europeans claimUnited States· 2026-07-06
Raphael Claus is the Brazilian referee criticized by Donald Trump for his decision during the match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Federação Belga pede suspensão de Balogun em jogo por vaga nas quartas de final da Copa do MundoBrazil· 2026-07-06
Raphael Claus was criticized by Donald Trump for his decision-making during the match.
Trump admite interferência em caso Balogun, critica árbitro Raphael Claus e diz que expulsão foi 'muito suspeita'Brazil· 2026-07-06Raphael Claus is the Brazilian referee who issued the red card to Folarin Balogun.
Trump confirma haber pedido a la FIFA reconsiderar la tarjeta roja de Balogun
Dominican Republic· 2026-07-06Raphael Claus is the Brazilian referee who issued the red card to Balogun.
Trump confirma haber pedido a la FIFA que reconsiderara la tarjeta roja de Balogun - Fútbol Internacional
Paraguay· 2026-07-06
Raphael Claus was criticized by Donald Trump for being 'a bit suspicious' if you check his past.
Donaldas Trumpas patvirtino paprašęs FIFA vadovo peržiūrėti sprendimą dėl JAV žaidėjo kortelės
Lithuania· 2026-07-06
Raphael Claus is the Brazilian referee who issued the red card to Folarin Balogun.
Donald Trump confirmó que llamó a Gianni Infantino para pedir el indulto de Balogun en el Mundial 2026Argentina· 2026-07-06
Raphael Claus is the referee who showed a red card to Folarin Balogun.
Belgian federation to challenge FIFA’s decision to let Folarin Balogun play in round of 16 matchCanada· 2026-07-06Raphael Claus is the Brazilian referee who showed Balogun a red card for making contact with a defender.
Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘crossing a red line’ over lifting of Folarin Balogun’s red card ban | World Cup 2026United Kingdom· 2026-07-06
The play should not have been flagged to head referee Raphael Claus, who ultimately gave Balogun the red card after a VAR review.
How to watch USA v Belgium in Round of 16 at World CupUnited States· 2026-07-06
Raphael Claus is the referee assigned to the match between the United States and Belgium.
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Ecuador· 2026-07-06
Raphael Claus was the referee who issued the red card to Folarin Balogun after reviewing the incident.
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Switzerland· 2026-07-06Balogun received a straight red card from referee Raphael Claus after a video review.
Explained: Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card reversal, Trump’s phone calls and Fifa’s rationale | World Cup 2026United Kingdom· 2026-07-06Raphael Claus is the referee assigned to the match between the United States and Belgium.
Partidos de octavos de final que se juegan mañana lunes, 6 de julio, en el Mundial 2026 | Fútbol | DeportesEcuador· 2026-07-06