Football Federation pays referees to act as guides
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Football Federation pays referees to act as guides

Correio da Manhã7 September 2026 at 01:30

The Portuguese Football Federation pays referees to accompany foreign referees during UEFA competitions held in Portugal. This task, which functions as an accompaniment and guidance service, earns 250 euros per event.

The situation is causing discomfort among officials of some Portuguese clubs, who express concern about this practice. The referees who perform this function act as guides for their foreign colleagues.

The article does not specify which clubs are involved nor which referees receive this payment. The practice arises in the context of UEFA events held in Portugal, where local referees are designated to assist the foreign referees who officiate the matches.

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