Football Association of Serbia Referees

Capelli Sport to Become the Official Apparel and Equipment Supplier for Football Association of Serbia Referees

Capelli Sport is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with the Football Association of Serbia Referees. Capelli Sport will supply apparel for the Serbian referees that officiate in the top three tier leagues of the Serbian professional football pyramid, including the Super Liga, Prva Liga, and Srpska Liga. In total, Capelli Sport will outfit over 2,000 referees, from professional to grassroots, with on-field apparel and equipment, training equipment, and off-field wear. The deal begins July 2024 and will initially run for three years through 2026/2027.

Founded in 1919, the Football Association of Serbia is the governing body that oversees all competitive soccer in Serbia, from grassroots all the way up to the national teams. The organization has been a member of FIFA since 1923 and a member of UEFA since 1954.

General Secretary of the Football Association of Serbia, Jovan Šurbatović said:

“This is an excellent deal for the Association. Never before has the Football Association had this kind of sponsorship for referees and it is a step forward in the professionalization of the referees’ organization. The talks we had with Capelli Sport lasted for months and we were very careful in selecting everything we considered necessary in order for this kind of contract to be signed. The Association got a reputable and steady partner and first impressions of the referees in their Capelli Sport equipment were excellent, from the first time the apparel was worn at the Cup Finals in Leskovac. The best recommendation we were given was from one of our Super League clubs that is a current partner with Capelli Sport. For the first time in history, the contract covers two professional and four Serbia leagues. When visiting New York, we had the opportunity to see what the PRO referees of MLS look like in their Capelli Sport apparel and we were convinced we were getting the highest standard of Capelli Sport equipment.”

President and CEO of Capelli Sport, George Altirs said:

“We are thrilled to partner with this elite referee organization at the forefront of professional soccer in Serbia. Having Capelli Sport front and center at every match in the Serbian Super Liga, Prva Liga and Srpksa Liga will be an honor to watch. From start to finish, it was a pleasure to work with Jovan and his team to create this collaboration that will be beneficial for both parties for years to come. We look forward to supporting the organization, officials and staff members on and off the field.”