With the Ballon d’Or not awarded for the year 2020 because of the Covid pandemic, France Football has presented its all-time dream team and has named Collina as the best referee of all time. "When it comes to referees, the first name that comes to mind is his. From his debut in 1977 to his farewell in 2005, Collina wrote the history of football”, motivated France Football. Collina oversaw 240 Serie A games during his career and 109 international matches, including the 2002 World Cup final between Germany and Brazil. He was named the best referee in the world by the IFFHS from 1998 until 2005. Collina was included in the Hall of Fame of Italian football in 2011.
Referees chosen by France Football
1. Pierluigi Collina (ITA)
2. Ken Aston (ENG)
3. Michel Vautrot (FRA)
4. Markus Merk (GER)
5. Charles Corver (NED)
6. Mike Dean (ENG)
7. Ian Foote (SCO)
8. Ali Bennaceur (TUN)
9. Stephanie Frappart (FRA)
10. Howard Webb (ENG)
Source: Football Italia
