Romualdo Arppi Filho
Brazilian football referee (1939–2023)
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Romualdo Arppi Filho (7 January 1939 – 4 March 2023)[1] was a Brazilian football referee. He officiated at three matches in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, including the final between West Germany and Argentina at the Azteca Stadium, which was won 3–2 by Argentina.[2] He was the second successive Brazilian to referee a World Cup final after Arnaldo Cézar Coelho in 1982.[3] Along with his compatriot Coelho, he is one of only two referees to have officiated both Copa América and FIFA World Cup final matches.
Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
| Born |
7 January 1939 Santos, São Paulo, Brazil | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Died |
4 March 2023 (aged 84) Santos, São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Other occupation | Realtor | ||
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 1963–1989 | FIFA-listed | Referee | |
Throughout his career, he also refereed the second leg of the 1973 Copa Libertadores finals,[4] the 1984 Intercontinental Cup final,[5] and the 1987 Copa América final.[6]
Major matches refereed
| Date | Match | Tournament | Venue | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 1973 | Colo-Colo vs. Independiente | 1973 Copa Libertadores finals (second leg) | Estadio Nacional de Chile, Santiago | 0–0 (1–1 on aggregate and 2–2 on points; Independiente won 2–1 after a play-off) | [4] |
| 9 December 1984 | Liverpool vs. Independiente | 1984 Intercontinental Cup final | National Stadium, Tokyo | 0–1 | [5] |
| 29 June 1986 | Argentina vs. West Germany | 1986 FIFA World Cup final | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 3–2 | [2] |
| 12 July 1987 | Uruguay vs. Chile | 1987 Copa América final | Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires | 1–0 | [6] |
