Jorge Larrionda
Jorge Luis Larrionda Pietrafesa (born March 9, 1968) is FIFA football referee from Uruguay who has officiated at international matches since 1998. He is currently one of the world's top referees, having had the highest moment of his career during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, in which he officiated four matches, including a semifinal between Portugal and France. However, his refereeing style has also won him many critics, especially because of the high number of red cards he has shown, earning him the nickname "Red Card Larrionda". Larrionda has made several controversial decisions during matches involving the United States, and is often vilified amongst American fans.
Larrionda is also well known in South America, having participated in countless matches of continental competitions such as the Copa Libertadores and the Campeonato Uruguayo.
He was preselected as a referee for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Read more about Jorge Larrionda: International Career Prior To 2006, 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifier, 2006 FIFA World Cup, Inter Continental World Cup Qualifier 2010