Pierluigi Collina (Italian pronunciation: [ˌpjɛrluˈiːdʒi kolˈliːna]; born 13 February 1960) is an Italian former football referee. He was named "The World's Best Referee" by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics six consecutive times from 1998 to 2003.

1 day ago · VIAREGGIO — Vent’anni, una vita intera. Era il 2005 quando Pierluigi Collina ha detto basta. Per molti il miglior arbitro della storia, certamente l’unico diventato un simbolo. Anche per la ...

1 day ago · Pierluigi Collina says there is an ‘excessive gap’ between the opportunities available to attackers and goalkeepers (Picture: Getty) Legendary former referee Pierluigi Collina has proposed a ...

1 day ago · Former Italian referee Pierluigi Collina reveals he blew the full-time whistle in the 2002 World Cup Final a few seconds later to ensure he had the ball in his hands and says referee chiefs wanted ...

1 day ago · Legendary referee Pierluigi Collina has suggested a massive rule change involving how penalties are taken. Italian Collina is often regarded as the greatest referee in the history of the game ...

Feb 13, 2024 · Pierluigi Collina is arguably the most famous referee in football history. We look at what made him such a unique and iconic match official.

8 hours ago · Pierluigi Collina, considerado uno de los mejores árbitros de la historia del fútbol, sugirió en una entrevista con el medio italiano La Repubblica una modificación en la regla de los penales ...

1 day ago · Pierluigi Collina has insisted penalty kicks should be overhauled in order to give goalkeepers more of a chance at saving them. The former FIFA listed referee became a cult figure in football ...

Pierluigi Collina, with his distinctive bald head, penetrating gaze, and unparalleled command of the game, stands out as a refereeing legend whose legacy is woven into the fabric of football history. This article delves into Collina's unique background, his ascent through the ranks of football officiating, the landmark games he has directed ...

Oct 17, 2023 · Pierluigi Collina is a name that has become synonymous with fair play, respect and humanity in the world of football. With his iconic bald head and commanding presence on the pitch, Collina is hailed as one of the greatest referees in the history of the sport.