Alireza Faghani Appointed Referee for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final: A Look at His Illustrious Career
Iranian-Australian Alireza Faghani has been named the referee for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final. Explore the impressive career of one of football's most decorated officials.
The highly anticipated FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final, set to feature Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, will be overseen by one of football's most respected and experienced officials: Alireza Faghani. The appointment of the Iranian-Australian referee underscores FIFA's confidence in his ability to manage one of the sport's biggest club matches.
A Career Defined by Elite Appointments
Alireza Faghani brings a wealth of experience to the grand stage of the Club World Cup final. His career is distinguished by a remarkable series of appointments to football's most significant fixtures, demonstrating his consistent high performance and reliability under pressure.
Among his numerous prestigious assignments, Faghani's notable career achievements include:
AFC Champions League Final (2014): He officiated the first leg of Asia's premier club competition final.
AFC Asian Cup Final (2015): Faghani took charge of the continent's biggest national team showpiece.
Olympic Men's Football Final (2016): He was the man in the middle for the gold medal match at the Rio Olympics.
FIFA Club World Cup Final (2015): This marks his second time officiating the Club World Cup final, making him only the second referee in history to achieve this feat, a testament to his enduring quality.
FIFA World Cups (2018 & 2022): Faghani officiated a total of six matches across two FIFA World Cup tournaments, including the high-stakes third-place playoff in 2018.
His diverse experience across different continents and major competitions highlights his global standing as a top-tier referee. Having emigrated from Iran to Australia in 2019, Faghani has continued his officiating career under the Australian flag, further cementing his international reputation.
Trust on the Grandest Stage
Faghani's appointment for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final is a recognition of his consistent excellence and his ability to handle the immense pressure of such a high-stakes encounter. As Chelsea and PSG vie for the global club title, the presence of an official with Faghani's pedigree ensures the match will be managed with the utmost professionalism and fairness.
Fans can expect a meticulously officiated game as Alireza Faghani adds another illustrious final to his already impressive resume.
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