Ana Paula de Oliveira, a Brazilian assistant referee, has recently appeared nude in the Brazilian version of Playboy, a decision that ignited controversy in the football-obsessed country.
Although this is somewhat old news…her stunning appearance made it necessary for us to share this remarkable photo.
“The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will assess the potential implications that this incident may have on the assistant’s ability to carry out her duties,” stated Edson Rezende, chairman of the CBF’s refereeing commission, in a statement on Wednesday.
This incident could lead to further sanctions against Oliveira, 29. Previously, she had already been removed from the roster of referees for the Brazilian Championship after she invalidated a valid goal during the semi-finals of the Brazilian Cup.
This attractive referee, who is still officiating games in the state of Sao Paulo, signed a contract with Playboy and posed nude for the magazine.
Reports suggest that Oliveira could earn up to US$230,000 from the photo shoots.
Her choice has stirred debate within the Brazilian football community, particularly as there has been some opposition towards female referees in a predominantly male field.
“I am against any woman disrobing in public. I believe this will negatively impact her professional career,” commented Botafogo midfielder Lucio Flavio.
Nonetheless, the CBF maintained a more lenient stance.
“The choice made by assistant referee Ana Paula de Oliveira to pose for a magazine is a personal matter, and as a rule, the refereeing commission won’t implement any specific measures,” Rezende explained.
by Terence Johns
