Pierluigi Collina's Inspiring Story 👏📖

👀🎮 The story of Pierluigi Collina, the best referee ever! From a scandal to his iconic bald head, find out why he's a legend! ⚽️🏆 #PierluigiCollina #RefereeLegend #FootballIcon #ScandalToSuccess #BaldHeadedReferee #FIFA #FootballHistory

[@hallquiche]

He could stare directly into your soul with those eyes

[@chriswalles6539]

😂 that was cold bro

[@Australia5]

You can look at his eyes, I got blinded for 2 months for looking at those devilish eyes

[@abreyvanrhyn8532]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@georgenzau5918]

😂

[@KeenBaker]

He did it to so many players that thought they were hard 😂

[@crunchwrapsupreme9372]

“We don’t think he can be a referee.” “Why?” *“Bald.”*

[@samarthraj9827]

Its so funny. Mf took it upon himself to be formally educated with referee-ing after dropping his dream as a footballer and was told no you bald. But also speaks a lot about the character and resolve of men like him.

[@obudanbondon]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-lh8iv2zq6b]

Bro got the Saitama backstory fr

[@CoolCat4Me]

🤣🤣🤣

[@neildecarteret6143]

Players used to ask him to swap shirts after the match

[@juanmartin903]

That gentleman has a better vision of the field than any VAR and TV network. He should be added to every EA soccer installment as a Legend 100+

[@ronmaren4135]

I served drinks to him at my restaurant after a match. He gave me his autograph. He is an extremely modest person.

[@divine8019]

And I too...he is fun to b with ❤😅

[@thegrimes5477]

Is he a tall man

[@OG_Captain_noob487]

Actually? And what restaurant

[@maison.da.goat.9015]

I agree

[@ariyanx4748]

Nahhh

[@ukdondappa]

When I think of referee, I think of this man

[@_FranekDolas]

Exactly man.

[@taiteakopyte1504]

That simply means you are a great fan of football, my friend👍

[@jordanmatthew5246]

No ref will ever get the same respect. My papa called him the bald bomber. When he gave you the stare you sat down and shut up like a scared child 😂

[@billybones6463]

I do too, and I do not watch or play futbol

[@Ibrahim-ft5tf]

me? Kazuki Ito 😂

[@CoachDeeFree]

“Incorruptible” WOW its hard hearing that word nowadays! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@neildecarteret6143]

Especially in Italy 🤣😉

[@barth4891]

After his retirement, Fifa brought in VAR, during his time officiating as a central ref, his bulging eyes could see every offsite , rough tackle, hand balland and what have you. His imposing physique and allopacia totalis with his ingenuity in the field of football made finale he officiated so intense. He is not like Anthony Taylor and other England refs. He is a prof! Wishing him good health.

[@dukeofthepeople]

Even fans feared this man

[@yuikijr4418]

😅😅

[@nightingale2987]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mayowaunruly24]

We call him orange man here in Nigeria 🇳🇬 ❤

[@bukanjamiel9825]

Cause can't blame the ref if he's on

[@maziebuka1767]

😂😂😂😂

[@johnmachele509]

At his prime better than PREMIER LEAGUE VAR.

[@whoknows-xj5se]

😂 actually

[@billyatkinson9043]

​@@whoknows-xj5seyes by far

[@adhd8202]

underrated comment

[@hiandgoodbye6118]

Why is it true just why

[@galaxypat247]

That dosent say much

[@XxMidnightToker420xX]

My dad always praised this guy since i was a kid he always spoke of him with the upmost respect and said he was one of best in his profession

[@lamaidalaakapinkcrocodile7527]

We love him too, everybody knew him as baldy, or tomato cause he's always red, even here in our village

[@Holty2k6]

They don’t make referees like him anymore he was one of the greatest referees of all time the respect that this man was shown by the players and fan was massive

[@carlosmorgadosilva3517]

we got a golden boot, and a ballon d'or, now we need a whistle d'or

[@TapiwaMatola]

Good one 😂

[@sh1eldo7]

Anthony Taylor is banned from being nominated😂

[@clowdz6058]

​@@sh1eldo7and Michael oliver😂

[@romanexcellent5049]

Bruh basically every PL referee ​@@sh1eldo7

[@Enragedpaper]

First one's full English. Second one, full French. So the baby is Frenglish. That checks out. ✅️ Approved!

[@andyt2363]

The GOAT of refereeing

[@lagoslarry]

❤ darn straight! THE GOAT!

[@seanyleey]

paul tierney

[@Avation911]

Colina not only a ref, he showed young kids and grown men, how to be a legend

[@janzwendelaar907]

His alopecia made him more aerodynamic and improved his refereeing skills by 105%. Truly unmatched in his field.

[@user-cs7lg4vm1h]

There was no need for VAR if this man was around , the best ref ever.

[@tejanmansaray7393]

We called him in those days THE ITALIAN MONK.. What a man.!

[@Owl_of_Omens]

No greater gift than uncompromising honor. Whether witnessed or not.

[@ravenactual2133]

I have endless respect for a referee with integrity!

[@ozzie-raskenzie4778]

Best ref ever. I find him to be unbiased

[@gerardbuckley5132]

Say that to Toffees

[@Samkonia4728]

​@@gerardbuckley5132The Duncan Ferguson disallowed goal for no reason?

[@aight111]

Greatest of all time

[@nathanconnolly395]

​@@Samkonia4728 genuinely what's with Merseyside clubs always salty about something.

[@LiverpoolRules4Ever]

Best ever. No one messed with him. And Serie A is the hardest league to referee in.

[@toddrf]

I don’t watch much Italian football (just started since Pulisic is at Milan). I’m not disagreeing with you, but why do you think Serie A is hardest to referee? I might imagine it would have something to do with dissent from players.

[@puppy2350]

​@@toddrfI think he meant it in the vein of more to do so with off field influences and major powers off the pitch. Not an Italian, but I don't think it's too far fetched making an assumption that the Mafia could be involved with football.

[@michelealbertini478]

​@@puppy2350 You're exactly right, mafia and corruption in general Is severely spread in football because it's a way of recycling Money. That's not the only reason, the other big reason Is that "ultras" , the groups of fanatics of teams, are usually as violents as the most violent you can think, usually they're also affiliated with mafia ,with others criminal organizations or with political forces. Touching football in Italy Is like touching our culture, it's really complicated. I'm Sorry if my english seems broken.

[@MetapodUsedHarden9]

In late 90's early 2k seria a was the best league...and was very hard..tight games, tackles fly in...gattuso, David's, Maldini,stam,nesta etc​@@toddrf

[@architecturalmind]

Galatasaray fans will never forget him. He was the only referee that treated us fairly, a man that gave respect and recieved respect

[@makukawakami]

Collina is so iconic that non-football fans even recognize him

[@fk2812]

My favourite ref growing up. He’s iconic

[@TheApex-Predator]

Saitama- It took me 3 year to complete my training. Collina - Nah 10 day is enough for me😂😂😂

[@creator4413]

I think you understood that wrong

[@023Whiplash]

Training and losing your hair from sickness is not the same as

[@georgekwende8212]

None nonsense, man. He can stare into your soul and spirit with his eyes. ❤😂

[@Szobo81]

Pretty sure his vision is miles better than VAR

[@aleger620]

No club want good referee nowadays otherwise they would’ve cloned Collina😂

[@grahamwhale9185]

What a referee. Should have more like him especially in the Premier league

[@Michels1]

I met him in Barcelona in 2016. He couldn't be more nice and full of class, he signed a Jersey to my friend and gave us advice to be better soccer ref

[@jansdavisbelerts1196]

You were playing on his field 😂😂 my dude was unbreakable

[@ibinabos.amachree8762]

Modest and very strict, l love this man. He is my favourite of all time. He never fell for the cunning of the Brazilians and Argentines during our matches with them during senior and junior level matches. 🇳🇬

[@adahobbs6479]

Greatest of all time

[@evinnnolan8925]

Florentina v Everton he is by far the most corrupt

[@StaypuftTheMarshmallowMan]

Idc about soccer or football or whatever but this guy, the world needs people more like this guy.

[@paradoxical247]

I live in Alabama, and even we know his name. Refused numerous bribes, wouldn't take part in "activities" his coworkers would, his competence on the field demanded his reapect from players, not the man. He is the GOAT ref. 🐐 🐐🐐

[@goran1988pu]

🐐 among refs

[@sr3821]

His stare looks like a death angel. You can beg as much as you wish, but he will not listen to you. You may fight and push him, but he will fight back, because he is no pushover.

[@jimmybarnett6393]

A real man amongst men, does his job, does it right, and does NOT compromise his integrity. Legends take many forms, his is one of them

[@MMAProductions98]

man we need a man like him in the nfl right now

[@MrBrodyjam]

He is the GOAT of refs. I wish that fans of the sport would be kinder to refs so we can attract more men and women like him.

[@Ukthorncarver]

Never dare collide wirh Colliner, if you do, "get out"!!😂😂

[@luismeruem7245]

If this guy still was a Referee untill today, Messi wouldnt have a World cup.

[@MrJJuK]

The 🐐 of refs. They need to clone him.

[@whereswaldo7852]

He looks like a Bond villain

[@zu1875lu]

A bit baldiest...

[@JFD1220]

Nah he's no villain at all...

[@user-zz8fq4sl3i]

Between 1998 to 2003 he was elected best refree for 6 years💀💀💀

[@lycanz3tearz628]

The godfather of referees

[@billielittle]

I loved watching Collina ref. Tough, intelligent and fair.

[@oussamabm9808]

He dont need var he is the var ❤

[@ShedrackLawrence-shed]

From Alanta 96 he has showed he was the best

[@abimbolaidowu9532]

One of the honest man ever known in a sensitive job in the whole world 🌎🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍.

[@benedictkanu6062]

Respect for this man, I can still remember him when I was a small boy

[@mizaq3388]

Can you imagine him being a centre defender

[@valorwarrior7628]

He can even frighten the heck of your soul if you get abusive to him and other players that's why I admire and honor him. 💗💗💗

[@ElKoubi1975]

The only person who managed to bully the bully Gordon Ramsey, during a friendly game...

[@sebaestschn1]

Best referee ever! A show on its own! Thank you!

[@mbangojayjacob4849]

No doubt he's the best referee ever.

[@Violetblue58731]

Please come back and give referees refresher courses,some of these referees decisions are not fair at all.

[@GaudiCEua]

He's not the best referee, He is the GREATEST referee of all time🔥

[@TMDangerMouse]

It was always a pleasure to see this man working, best ref I've ever seen 👍

[@Pierto8024]

Huge and honest personality. Great man. The only one opposing to Juventus corruption. Just see what happened in Perugia-Juventus ‘99.

[@pwncakes420]

Man that guy was one a whole different level. Stern, but fair. Remember watching matches as a kid

[@MH-jz4kr]

He was the Zaltan of the refree world😂 absolutely loved him and he was really respected by the players.

[@aidanepply-schmidt1647]

As we all know, refereeing ability is like Samson’s strength- it’s in the hair…

[@maxteraform]

But it's the opposite

[@parthibhayat]

Zizou

[@yawtsa8743]

NBA needs a guy like him.

[@m4vr1ck]

The fact he is uncorruptible and refuses bribes gets my respect

[@seriouspilot3546]

I wish we still would have referees like him on the field.

[@kuv100android5]

The legend of all times grew up watching him in my younger days

[@lindairvine50]

Awww great Ref, he officiated Germany 1 England 5 at Munich on sept 1st 2001. Brilliant game.

[@haikalradzi9807]

When Collina on the pitch. He is a main character

[@davidsiler5505]

He appears to be a HITMAN COACH!

[@DaFun4U]

A man of principles and sheer, freaking perseverance

[@GirlWthGlasses]

He's the dude you shut up and say "Yes Sir" to just by his personality and his behaviour... Man's a gem We need more men like him.

[@surendramangang5144]

Someone from the memory lane.

[@hmingakalos0074]

I love this referee... the best of the best... his authority is undenied. No players would dare to question his desicion..

[@jude0012]

He was fire on the field no messing with him

[@frankchukwunonso3304]

This is the Godfather of referee Respect 👏

[@nickwhittle6690]

He let the game flow how it should exceptional referee legend

[@Youareclown7]

I AGRREEEEEEE. COLINA SERIOUSLY MADNESS!!! U MAKE FOOT BALL IS CRAZY AND THE DESICION IS REALLLY2 AWSOME!! ❤❤❤

[@imcoolpramesh]

When a man cannot be defeated by money and power, he becomes an absolute Legend.

[@shaunadams1929]

Modern day ⚽ needs more ref's like him

[@blackvial]

The NFL need guys like him

[@louisokpara9042]

Man..i miss pro evolution soccer..d mid 2000 era was d best..now i am 45 and memory is making me cry😢

[@jacobdavis4970]

Need more people Like him in the world

[@andyplays1272]

Him bald makes him more creepier, giving more fear to players

[@GnetumGnemon25]

I don't even like watching football, but I know this man.

[@jasmijnariel]

Best ref i EVER saw working. So i agree with fifa

[@user-et5qk5ef3u]

I think it's the commitment and focus He's totally inside the game

[@maggitc]

There will NEVER be another one like him ever!!

[@nenadnedovic9246]

Easily the best and fairest. Has my respect. Live long bald eagle.

[@timi5989]

I remember him from the Olympics in Atlanta '96 , he refereed several football games. A real legend!

[@nathancottrill1363]

I don’t even follow this sport, and I still know who this legend is. 💯

[@StonersRabbitHole]

No other ref in the world can touch hes greatness

[@samuelchepkwony4895]

I loved this man as a kid

[@danieloh1375]

We need politicians like him uncorruptable..

[@diabolico394]

This guy and Andres Cantor are absolute legends of the sport

[@X0sse1]

What a legend. Truely is the goat in refereeing . His name will forever be remebered a long the greatest like Messi, Ronaldo 7, Ronaldo (Brazil), Ibra, etc.

[@arianysilverio6127]

"Its not the card, VAR or whistles that call fouls or enforce the rules. Its me."

[@Brad-yq3zm]

All footie Ref’s should be like this guy

[@darayy6352]

He's got that killer Schema 🥶

[@sentinellover]

The only man that respects both teams.

[@liorrubin8456]

Collina is honestly the OG referee. Somehow when i try to imagine a rederee in a big game its always him