Jorge Massardo, former soccer referee and remembered sports commentator, dies

This Wednesday the death of the former Chilean international referee and sports commentator was confirmed George Massardoat 75 years old.

The well-remembered judge from the 70s, 80s and 90s had kidney problems and, on Tuesday, suffered a digestive compensation that would end up being fatal.

the retired cyclist Victor Hugo Garrido, who was a colleague of the ill-fated whistler, told La Tercera that “he was always very correct. We are all a little sad. He passed away today morning, around noon.”

For his part, the journalist Pablo Flammwho shared with the referee on the Soccer Channel, said goodbye to him on social networks.

“The beloved professor Jorge Massardo, with whom I had the privilege of working for many years at the former CDF, has departed. Wise and respectful man always. Warm and friendly. RIP,” said the communicator.

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