Stefano Braschi (born 6 June 1957 in Barberino di Mugello, Florence) is a retired Italian football referee.Worldreferee.com
Career Domestically, Braschi officiated in two Coppa Italia finals in 1997 and 1999. At international level, Braschi officiated in qualifying matches for the 1998FIFA. "Match Report - Switzerland - Finland 1:2 (0:1)". 6 September 1997. Retrieved on 16 May 2013. and 2002FIFA. "Match Report - England - Germany 0:1 (0:1)". 7 October 2000. Retrieved on 16 May 2013. World Cups, as well as a Euro 2000 preliminary match between Poland and Bulgaria.Bobrowsky, Josef; Beuker, John; Stokkermans, Karel. "European Championship 2000 - Details". RSSSF, 17 January 2004. Retrieved on 16 May 2013. He also served as a referee for major international club contests, taking charge of the 2000 UEFA Champions League Final,BBC. "Real storm to Cup glory". 24 May 2000. Retrieved on 16 May 2013. the 1998 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final,Shaw, Phil. "Football: Zola's instant impact for Chelsea". The Independent, 14 May 1998. Retrieved on 16 May 2013. and two matches at the 2000 FIFA Club World Championship.Pontes, Ricardo. "FIFA Club World Championship 2000". RSSSF, 20 January 2000. Retrieved on 16 May 2013.
Personal life Stefano Braschi is married to his wife, Paola. The pair have three adopted children. He is fluent in Italian, English and French.
Major matches refereed +DateMatchTournamentVenueResultRef13 May 1998Chelsea vs. VfB Stuttgart1998 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup FinalRåsunda Stadium, Stockholm1–024 May 2000Real Madrid vs. Valencia2000 UEFA Champions League finalStade de France, Saint-Denis3–0
Honours Serie A Referee of the Year (2): 1999, 2001 Premio Giovanni Mauro for Best Italian International Referee of the Season: 1998 Italian Football Hall of Fame: 2014
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