Who is Scotland vs Hungary referee Facundo Tello at Euro 2024? Meet the 1st non-UEFA ref who once sent off 10 players

FACUNDO TELLO is no stranger to dishing out yellow and red cards.

And the experienced Argentinian referee is in charge for Morocco's quarter-final clash against Portugal.

Argentina's Facundo Tello makes up a group of six South American officials travelling to the Middle East and is in charge as the Swiss take on the Indomitable Lions.

Here is some more information on the Argentine's career.

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Who is Facundo Tello?

Facundo Tello is an Argentine professional football referee.

He was born on May 4, 1982 in Bahia Blanca, Argentina.

Tello was quick to gain prominence in his homeland, officiating in the Primera Division after just four games in Argentina's second tier in 2013.

He was asked to officiate the first-ever Superclassic in 2018, returning the same year to referee the final, defining Sarmiento's promotion to the Primera Division.

In 2019, the 40-year-old gained recognition on the international stage, joining FIFA's refereeing list.

Tello was summoned to Chile where he was appointed the fourth official at the South American Under-20 Championship.

A call-up to the 2021 Arab Cup followed, where he took charge of a match between Jordan and Morocco.

He became infamous in Argentina for giving out 10 red cards during the Champions Trophy final where Racing Club played Boca Juniors and there was a massive melee.

Has Facundo Tello officiated at major tournaments before?

Yes, Facundo Tello has officiated at major tournaments before.

He was selected to officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

This inclusion marked a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his recognition and competence at the highest level of international football.

In April 2024, he was chosen to officiate at the Euro 2024 in Germany.

What else has Facundo Tello done before?

Before he started his career as a referee, Facundo Tello was an amateur footballer career in Argentina.

Tello began officiating in the lower leagues of Argentine football, working his way up to the Argentine Primera División, the top tier of Argentine football.

Which match did Facundo Tello send ten players off?

Facundo Tello sent off ten players in the match between Boca Juniors and Racing Club on November 6, 2022, during the final of the Trofeo de Campeones in Argentina.

The match was competitive and tense from the start.

Several fouls and contentious moments increased the tension between the teams.

The first red card was issued to Boca Juniors' Sebastián Villa in the 95th minute for a second yellow card offense.

After the game went into extra time and Racing took the lead with 2-1, a fight broke out among both teams as tensioned boiled over.

Tello had to take control of the situation by issuing red cards to players involved in the altercations.