Years League 1995–2011 FIFA listed | League Role Other occupation Lawyer | |
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Full name Óscar Julián Ruiz Acosta Born 1 November 1969 (age 47)
Villavicencio, Colombia ( 1969-11-01 ) | ||
Óscar Julián Ruiz Acosta (born 1 November 1969 in Villavicencio) is a Colombian football former referee and current referee instructor. He is also a lawyer.
Career
He had been a referee since 1 January 1995, and his international debut was on 12 July 1995 (Paraguay vs. Venezuela). He officiated in the 2002, 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups.
He was preselected as a referee for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and sent off Yoann Gourcuff in the France vs. South Africa match.
FIFA appointed Ruiz as a referee instructor and member of CONMEBOL's referee assistance program.
References
Óscar Ruiz Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA