Raphael Claus

Raphael Claus is a Brazilian football (soccer) referee. He recently officiated a World Cup round of 32 match between the United States and Bosnia-Herzegovina. During this game, Claus issued a red card to the United States' player Folarin Balogun. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory for the United States, allowing them to advance to the round of 16. Claus's role as a referee, particularly in issuing disciplinary actions like red cards in high-stakes international tournaments, makes him a point of focus in match reports and discussions surrounding the World Cup's progression and officiating standards.