“Referees at the World Cup in Qatar could drink five glasses of beer after the matches” – referee Shchetinin

Australian referee Anton Shchetinin, who worked at the World Cup in Qatar, told Sport24 how he spent his free time at the tournament.

Did you manage to walk around Doha?

– So we know it so well – since the matches of the Asian Champions League are often played here, we come here at least 4-5 times a year. Specifically, during the World Cup, they didn’t walk – they didn’t forbid us, it’s just too much tension. They filmed it in a bar where all the judges lived.

– How much can the referee drink after the match so that it does not affect the tournament?

– Depends on the person – the main thing is that he himself can reach the room. On average, five glasses of beer could well be drunk. Sitting, chatting, watching football – why not relax if you know that you will not receive an appointment within a few days? If you are ready to run a workout in the morning after the bar, hold the flag.

– Who is the most enduring among the judges of the World Cup?

– The Germans showed themselves well, but the British turned out to be surprisingly weak. (Laughs.) But no one was carried out in their arms.