Brazil will be one of the favourites to go all the way at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, but this South American country will have one more, quite a unique representative.It’s Anderson Daronco, a referee whose physical appearance attracts a lot of attention for his size.This is Anderson Daronco, Brazilian referee. If he gave you a yellow or red card, you’d just agree with him. 😂💪 pic.twitter.com/ccFoVx8oah— KE SHARP (@danielmarven) March 31, 2022 Dubbed ‘The World’s Strongest Referee’, Daronco officiates in his home country’s top-flight and is nicknamed ‘Juiz Fortao’ – or the ‘Strong Judge’ in English.Pictures circulated online last season of the official bulging out of his refereeing kit and even scaring fellow strongman Hulk.UNION BERLIN – KOLNHowever, Daronco insists that he doesn’t aim to intimidate players despite his muscles – and wants respect for his refereeing performances, not his physique.”I don’t like this business of measuring myself,” he told El Globo in 2017.”Respect comes from the way I treat players and everyone involved.”
