Sergei Karasev
 Karasev in 2023 | |||
| Full name | Sergei Gennadyevich Karasev | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
12 June 1979 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union | ||
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| Russian Premier League | Referee | ||
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2010– | FIFA listed | Referee | |
Sergei Gennadyevich Karasev (Russian: Сергей Геннадьевич Карасёв; born 12 June 1979) is a Russian international referee.
Refereeing career
Karasev became a FIFA referee in 2010.[1] He has refereed at 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers,[2] beginning with the Group A match between Scotland and Macedonia.[3] At UEFA Euro 2020, he refereed three matches starting with Italy against Switzerland. In particular, he became the first Russian referee to be appointed to referee a World Cup or a UEFA Euro play-off match since 2008.[4] He was often recognized as the best Russian referee.[5]
On August 18, 2024, the Russian team of referees headed by Sergei Karasev officiated the match of the 18th round of the 2024 Belarusian Premier League between FC BATE Borisov and FC Gomel (0:2). [6]
Personal life
Karasev is married with two children. His primary hobby is attending metal concerts. In his interview for RIA Novosti, he names Slayer as his favourite metal band.[7]
See also
References
- ^ FIFA. "Russia: Referees". Retrieved on 2 May 2013.
- ^ Profile
- ^ FIFA. "Match Report - Scotland - FYR Macedonia 1:1 (1:1)". 11 September 2012. Retrieved on 2 May 2013.
- ^ Alexander, Golovin (28 June 2021). "Лучший русский на Евро – Карасев!". sports.ru (in Russian).
- ^ "Футбольные лауреаты сезона 2015/2016 . РФС. Новости. Официальный сайт РФС". 2017-08-30. Archived from the original on 2017-08-30. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ^ Match Report of FK Homiel vs FK BATE Barysaŭ - 2024-08-18 - Belarusbank Vyšejšaja Liha - Global Sports Archive
- ^ "Карасев: все думают, что судья лежит на диване и ждет смс с назначением на матч"
