A true earthquake is the one that is experienced in soccer in Chile. Javier Callistri, president of the Chilean soccer referees commission, fired ten Chilean referees who threatened to stop their activities. Among the referees affected is Julio Bascuñánjudge remembered for his disastrous performance in the duel between the peruvian national team and Brazil disputed in 2020.
Along with the controversial whistle, Cristian Garay, Nicolás Gamboa, Piero Maza, Felipe Jara, Claudio Urrutia, Felipe Jerez, Héctor Jona, Franco Arrué and Constanza Salinas were also removed from their duties. These 10 referees, members of the referees’ union, demanded the departure of the Referees Commission led by Callisttri and also made up of Osvaldo Talamilla and Braulio Arenas.
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This massive layoff not only affects Chilean football but also the CONMEBOL. Nicolás Gamboa and Piero Maza were scheduled for The Strongest vs. duels. Freedom and Always Ready vs. Corinthians for the Copa Libertadores. For their part, Cristián Garay and Claudio Urrutia would be part of the match between Petroleros and Emelec.
Julio Bascuñán and his controversial arbitration with Peru
Julio Bascuñán left an unpleasant memory for the Bicolor fans. The Chilean referee imparted justice in the duel between Peru and Brazil for the second date of the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers. In said meeting, the southern judge sanctioned two controversial penalties in favor of ‘Scratch’ and expelled Carlos Zambrano.