Valentim

Valentim is the president of the National Association of Referees (Anaf) in Brazil, known for his outspoken criticism of the country's arbitration committees and the management of the VAR system. Recently, he has called for a reorganization of referee training and the integration of state commissions into the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to ensure consistency in officiating. Valentim emphasizes the need for significant investment in the development of referees, similar to that of athletes, and has expressed concerns about the independence of referees in light of the formation of a competing association, Abrafut, led by Anderson Daronco.