Cruzeiro name former referee as adviser to the president | OneFootball

Cruzeiro has finalized the hiring of former referee and former head of the CBF's refereeing committee, Leonardo Gaciba. His role will be to advise the club's presidency as a liaison with football institutions.

Experience on and off the field

“I think it will be very important because I have a lot to learn and also share a bit of the experience we have in football. I have worked in all areas, on the field, off the field as a refereeing director, but I hadn't worked at a club,” stated Gaciba.

Gaciba's Role

Gaciba's main role will be in liaising with the CBF regarding refereeing controversies. Additionally, he will work together with the technical committee to develop strategies and conduct that enhance the athletes' mindset regarding issues involving refereeing.

“It's a very broad job. It's important to bring some of the experience we had within refereeing, such as the rules of the game, the functioning of the video referee, and the different profiles. Furthermore, being able to represent Cruzeiro in meetings with the refereeing itself, in technical councils, being this arm of Cruzeiro with the Brazilian Football Confederation,” Gaciba concluded.

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