Jorge Larrionda

Who is Jorge Larrionda?

Jorge Luis Larrionda Pietrafesa is a retired FIFA football referee from Uruguay who has officiated at international matches since 1998. The high point of his career was the 2006 FIFA World Cup, in which he officiated four matches, including a semifinal between Portugal and France. He was fired from the 2010 World Cup after missing Frank Lampard's goal in England's loss to Germany in the knockout stage. However, his refereeing style has also won him many critics, especially because of the high number of red cards he has shown, earning him the nickname "Red Card Larrionda". Larrionda has made several controversial decisions during matches involving the United States, and is often vilified amongst American fans.

Larrionda is also well known in South America, having participated in countless matches of continental competitions such as the Copa Libertadores and the Campeonato Uruguayo.

He retired from refereeing in 2011.