With an all-female officiating crew, Charly Deretti will lead the match between São Paulo and Coritiba for the 23rd round of the Serie A.
The Campeonato Brasileiro (Brazilian Serie A) officiating board will experience a historic moment this weekend. The referee from Santa Catarina, Charly Deretti, has been appointed to oversee a Serie A match for the first time in her career. The chosen fixture is the clash between São Paulo and Coritiba, taking place next Saturday as part of the 23rd round of the competition.
The appointment reflects a push to promote female officiating on the national stage, as the entire crew will consist of women. In addition to Charly Deretti, the team will include assistant referee 1 Fernanda Nandrea Gomes Antunes (MG) and assistant referee 2 Anne Kesy Gomes de Sá (AM).
A Solid Track Record in Football
A native of Jaraguá do Sul, Charly Deretti possesses a robust resume in the sport. She has been part of the Santa Catarina Football Federation board since 2016 and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) since 2018. Since 2020, she has been on the prestigious FIFA international referee list, having officiated in high-profile competitions such as the Women’s U-17 World Cup and the Women’s Libertadores.
Technical recognition of her work reached an even higher level in 2025, when she was elected by the CBF as the best VAR in the Women’s Brasileirão. The professional has maintained an intense pace in 2026, with 23 matches officiated throughout the season—six of them as the head referee.
The opportunity to work in the elite of men’s national football consolidates Charly Deretti‘s career and represents a significant milestone for Brazilian officiating. M360 will continue to follow the developments of this appointment and the key highlights of the Brasileirão round.
