A former member of the Referees Committee of the Iranian Football Federation said Alireza Faghani’s removal from domestic referees was an opportunity to be noticed.
Ali Khosravi, a former member of the Referees Committee of the Iranian Football Federation, explained in an interview that Alireza Faghani’s removal from the list of domestic referees was an opportunity for him to be noticed by Collina. Additionally, the European Football Federation, considering Faghani’s refereeing style, granted him permission to participate in international competitions.
Pierluigi Collina, the chairman of the Referees Committee of FIFA, previously announced during a ceremony held on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Miami, USA, among referees that Iranian referee Alireza Faghani has been selected to officiate the final of the FIFA Club World Cup.
After refereeing the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, Alireza Faghani received a medal of honor from Donald Trump, the President of the United States.