Russian FIFA referee Sergey Karasev recently performed at the festival "Main Metal-Christmas Tree of the country", reported the press service of the RFU. At the event, the 46-year-old referee performed with the rock band Catharsis, playing on an electric guitar. Previously, Karasev repeatedly talked about his love of metal music. His first performance with the band Catharsis took place in 2021.
Karasev has been a FIFA referee since 2010. He refereed matches at the FIFA World Cup (2018) and two European Championships (2016, 2020), and recently refereed games in the championship of Saudi Arabia. He was recognized as the best referee of the 2023/24 season according to the RFU.
Source: Sport24
