Pedro Proença

Pedro Proença, born on November third, nineteen seventy, is a distinguished former football referee from Portugal, who has made significant contributions to the sport. He has held the esteemed position of president of the Portuguese Football Federation since February twenty twenty-five, showcasing his leadership and commitment to football in Portugal.

Throughout his illustrious career, Proença officiated numerous high-profile matches both domestically and internationally. Notably, he refereed the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, Taça de Portugal finals, and Taça da Liga finals. His remarkable achievement in twenty twelve, where he oversaw both the UEFA Champions League and UEFA European Championship finals, marked him as the first referee to officiate both prestigious events in the same year.

Proença's excellence on the field was recognized when he was named the Portuguese Referee of the Year for the two thousand six to two thousand seven season. His ascent continued as he was promoted to UEFA's Elite category at the beginning of the two thousand nine to two thousand ten season. In June twenty eleven, he received the title of