Mauricio Navarro
Born |
Eastern Island, Chile | 7 April 1966||
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Domestic | |||
Years | League | Role | |
? - 2008 | Major League Soccer | Referee | |
International | |||
Years | League | Role | |
2000 – 2011 | FIFA listed | Referee |
Mauricio Navarro (born April 7, 1966) is a Canadian soccer referee. Navarro was born in Chile but later moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and became a Canadian citizen. He attained his FIFA badge in 2000 and went on to become one of Canada's most successful referees before retiring and the end of 2011, having reached the mandatory retirement age.
Career
After just one year on the FIFA list, Navarro was appointed to the
Navarro's next major appointment was to the
2003 Gold Cup Final
At his retirement, Navarro describes the 2003 Gold Cup final between Mexico, and reigning World Champions Brazil, as the pinnacle of his career.[3] He had officiated both teams already in the tournament; Brazil in the Group Stage and Mexico in the Quarter-finals.
In 2007, Navarro was appointed to the
2008 CONCACAF Champions Cup Final
Navarro was selected, along with Canadian
C.F. Pachuca | 2 - 1 | Deportivo Saprissa |
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53' | Report | Arrieta 90+3' |
Final International Match
Navarro's final international appointment came on November 15, 2011 when he officiated the reigning World Champions
International Competitions Officiated
- 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification
- CONCACAF Champions League
- 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualification
- CONCACAF Champions Cup
- 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup
- 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup
- 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualification
- 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup
- 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup
- 2002 FIFA World Cup Qualification
- 2001 Copa America
Honours
Personal life
Navarro was born in Chile. He later moved to Canada, and has two daughters.
References
- ^ "2001 Copa America Bolivia vs. Uruguay". Retrieved 20 January 2012.
- ^ "CONCACAF Champions Cup finale in Pachuca". Canadian Soccer Association. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
- ^ "Costa Rica vs Spain Report". Retrieved 20 January 2012.