Former FIFA referee, Carlos Eugênio Simon evaluated which Brazilian fans put the most pressure on the players and referees during games. Firstly, during an interview with ‘Canal do Gamba’, the former judge chose Corinthians fans as the most “boring” in the country. Later, he mentioned Flamengo, Grêmio and Internacional.
“The biggest pressure is from Bombonera, Boca. The pressure is on all the time. The crowd doesn’t stop. In Brazil, Corinthians fans are very strong… Flamengo fans, right?! They are the two largest in Brazil. And here the GreNal duo is not easy. But it’s Boca’s (the most difficult in South America)”, elected the former referee.
Carlos Eugênio Simon was considered one of the most renowned judges in Brazilian football. Referee who was part of the FIFA team from 1997 to 2010, the professional refereed in three World Cups (2002, 2006 and 2010). In 2012, he debuted as a refereeing commentator on Fox Sports, a role he currently holds. In recent years, he graduated with a degree in journalism.
