Sandro Ricci departs PRO to take new role with CBF

Sandro Ricci is leaving his role as PRO’s Manager of Senior Match Officials later this month to join Confederação Brasileira de Futebol’s (CBF) Refereeing Commission as president.

CBF set up an organization similar to PRO in April, and Ricci returns to his homeland to manage the next stage of the development program to professionalize Brazilian referees.

Ricci said: “I am incredibly grateful for my time at PRO. The opportunity to learn, grow, and collaborate with exceptional professionals has been a privilege. The experiences and lessons from the past three years have shaped me both personally and professionally, and will serve me well in the next chapter of my career.

“My sincere thanks go to everyone who has been part of this journey. The relationships I’ve gained along the way are something I will always value.”

Mark Geiger, PRO’s General Manager, said: “We wish Sandro every success in his new role and thank him for his dedication, passion, and commitment to improving standards at PRO over the past three years.

“His expertise, insight, and willingness to share knowledge have had a lasting impact on our officials and the wider organization.”