Marco Antonio Rodríguez
Football referee and player
Born
November 10th, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Mexico
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A prominent figure in football, has officiated in various international tournaments. Participated in multiple FIFA World Cups, serving as a referee in high-stakes matches. Also played professionally in Mexico, contributing to the sport both on and off the field. Refereed in numerous Liga MX matches, gaining recognition for officiating skills.
Officiated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Refereed multiple Liga MX matches
Participated in the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups
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