Sergei Gennadyevich Karasev (Russian: Сергей Геннадьевич Карасёв; born 12 June 1979) is a Russian international referee.

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Sergei Karasev
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Karasev in 2023
Full name Sergei Gennadyevich Karasev
Born (1979-06-12) 12 June 1979 (age 45)
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Domestic
Years League Role
Russian Premier League Referee
International
Years League Role
2010– FIFA listed Referee
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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

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Sporting positions
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Preceded by 2021 UEFA Super Cup Referee Succeeded by
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