{"id":154255,"date":"2025-07-08T13:37:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T13:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/colombian-nicolas-gallo-will-serve-as-the-var-referee-for-the-fluminense-vs-chelsea-match-at-the-club-world-cup\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T13:37:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T13:37:11","slug":"colombian-nicolas-gallo-will-serve-as-the-var-referee-for-the-fluminense-vs-chelsea-match-at-the-club-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/colombian-nicolas-gallo-will-serve-as-the-var-referee-for-the-fluminense-vs-chelsea-match-at-the-club-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Colombian Nicol\u00e1s Gallo will serve as the VAR referee for the Fluminense vs. Chelsea match at the Club World Cup."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Colombian Referee to Lead VAR in Chelsea vs. Fluminense Match<\/h2>\n<div class=\"visual__image image-initial-width\"><picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">The judge will be in charge of the VAR and will be the only Colombian representative at the FIFA Club World Cup &#8211; Credit Jes\u00fas Aviles \/ Infobae<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">In an exciting announcement from the FIFA Referees Commission, \u00a0Nicol\u00e1s Gallo\u00a0 has been appointed as the VAR referee for the highly anticipated matchup between \u00a0Chelsea FC\u00a0 and \u00a0Fluminense\u00a0. This match, which will feature Colombian players \u00a0Jhon Arias\u00a0, \u00a0Kevin Serna\u00a0, and \u00a0Gabriel Fuentes\u00a0, represents the first semifinal of the \u00a0FIFA Club World Cup\u00a0, a tournament that captures the attention of football fans worldwide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><b>The arbitration list for the Chelsea vs. Fluminense match includes:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-icon=\"\u2b24\" class=\"list\">\n<li data-icon=\"\u2b24\"><span>Central Judge: Fran\u00e7ois Letexier (France)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u2b24\"><span>Assistant 1: Cyril Mugnier (France)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u2b24\"><span>Assistant 2: Mehdi Rahmouni (France)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u2b24\"><span>Fourth referee: Iv\u00e1n Barton (El Salvador)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u2b24\"><span>Fifth Referee: David Mor\u00e1n (El Salvador)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u2b24\"><span><b>VAR: Nicol\u00e1s Gallo (Colombia)<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u2b24\"><span>A-VAR: Jerome Brisard (France)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-icon=\"\u2b24\"><span>S-VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande (Spain)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">On \u00a0Tuesday, July 8\u00a0, football enthusiasts will gather at the \u00a0MetLife Stadium\u00a0 in \u00a0New Jersey\u00a0 to witness the clash between two powerhouse teams. This semifinal not only determines who advances to the final but also embodies the spirit of football as a global sport.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Representing \u00a0South America\u00a0, Fluminense made it to this stage by overcoming formidable opponents, showcasing their prowess in the continental tournaments. Meanwhile, Chelsea FC, having secured a fourth-place finish in the \u00a0Premier League\u00a0, also brings significant experience and talent to the match-up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Fluminense&#8217;s path to the semifinal has been marked by impressive performances, including a decisive 4-1 victory over \u00a0Benfica\u00a0 in the round of 16 and a closely contested 2-1 win against \u00a0Palmeiras\u00a0 in the quarterfinals. The Brazilian team has demonstrated a strong attack, led by their offensive threats such as \u00a0Germ\u00e1n Cano\u00a0, \u00a0Jhon Arias\u00a0, and \u00a0Hercules\u00a0. They have successfully blended youth with experience, a strategy that has been pivotal to their success thus far.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">On the other hand, Chelsea is contending with some setbacks, as they will be missing key players \u00a0Liam Deap\u00a0 and \u00a0Levi Colwill\u00a0, both of whom are unable to participate due to suspensions. However, their squad remains robust, equipped with top talents hungry for victory on this enormous stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">The coaching strategies of both teams will play a crucial role in the outcome of the match. \u00a0Enzo Maresca\u00a0, Chelsea\u2019s coach, has focused on bringing out the best in his squad, particularly given the stakes of this competition. \u00a0Renato Ga\u00facho\u00a0, the head coach of Fluminense, has successfully harnessed the talents of both young and veteran players, creating a dynamic team capable of taking on the European champions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Aside from the action on the field, this match carries significant meaning for \u00a0Colombian football\u00a0. With Gallo serving as the VAR official, he becomes a representative of Colombian talent on such a prestigious international stage. His appointment not only highlights his skills but also the increasing recognition of Latin American referees in high-stakes matches globally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><b>For fans wishing to follow this thrilling encounter, social media platforms are buzzing with excitement, and updates are available. You can follow us on<\/b><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/infobaecolombia\" target=\"_blank\"><i><b>  Facebook<\/b><\/i><\/a><b>  and join our<\/b><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va4oNEALikgEL4Y8mb2K\" target=\"_blank\"><i><b>  WhatsApp Channel<\/b><\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">As the day approaches, the anticipation builds for what promises to be an unforgettable display of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship. The encounter between Chelsea FC and Fluminense serves as more than just a match; it is a celebration of football, showcasing diverse talents and cultures on the world stage.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colombian Referee to Lead VAR in Chelsea vs. Fluminense Match The judge will be in charge of the VAR and will be the only Colombian representative at the FIFA Club World Cup &#8211; Credit Jes\u00fas Aviles \/ Infobae In an exciting announcement from the FIFA Referees Commission, \u00a0Nicol\u00e1s Gallo\u00a0 has been appointed as the VAR [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":154256,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[6382,2609,12017,1470,37010,38442,165,19054,4954,3054,2444,110],"class_list":["post-154255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mazagine","tag-chelsea","tag-club","tag-colombian","tag-cup","tag-fluminense","tag-gallo","tag-match","tag-nicolas","tag-referee","tag-serve","tag-var","tag-world"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154255","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=154255"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/154255\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/154256"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=154255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=154255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=154255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}