Óscar Julián Ruiz Acosta (born 1 November 1969, in Villavicencio) is a former Colombian football referee and current referee instructor. He is also a lawyer.

Óscar Ruiz
Full name Óscar Julián Ruiz Acosta
Born (1969-11-01) 1 November 1969 (age 55)
Villavicencio, Colombia
Other occupation Lawyer
International
Years League Role
1995–2011 FIFA listed Referee

Career

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He had been a referee since 1 January 1995, and his international debut was on 12 July 1995 (Paraguay vs. Venezuela). He officiated in the 2002, 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups.

He was preselected as a referee for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and sent off Yoann Gourcuff in the France vs. South Africa match.[1]

FIFA appointed Ruiz as a referee instructor and member of CONMEBOL's referee assistance program.[2]

References

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  1. ^ List of prospective 2010 FIFA World Cup referees
  2. ^ "Pereira sede de curso FIFA para árbitros elite de Colombia" (in Spanish). Antena 2. 16 October 2011.
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