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Massimiliano Irrati VAR official
Profile
Role
VAR official
Federation
FIFA elite panel — VAR specialist
Nationality
Italy
Age
46
Debut
2012
About Massimiliano Irrati
Massimiliano Irrati is an Italian football referee and one of the world's most experienced Video Assistant Referees. A FIFA international referee since 2012, he has officiated in Serie A, the UEFA Champions League and at multiple FIFA World Cups, where he served on the Video Assistant Referee team for marquee fixtures including the 2018 and 2022 finals.
Career highlights
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Promoted to FIFA international list |
| 2018 | VAR team — FIFA World Cup, Russia |
| 2022 | VAR team — FIFA World Cup, Qatar |
Famous matches officiated
| Match | Tournament |
|---|---|
| France 4-2 Croatia | FIFA World Cup 2018 — Final (VAR) |
| Argentina 3-3 France | FIFA World Cup 2022 — Final (VAR) |
Notable decisions
| Match | Decision | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| France vs Croatia (2018 WC Final) | Confirmed handball penalty for France | Griezmann converted from the spot |
Recent matches officiated
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