Diego Novelli Sanz

Diego Novelli Sanz
Full name Diego Novelli Sanz
Born (1991-11-09) November 9, 1991
Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Domestic
Years League Role
2020s–present Torneo Federal A Referee

Diego Novelli Sanz (born 9 November 1991) is an Argentine football referee from Tandil, Buenos Aires Province. He officiates matches in the Argentine football league system, including competitions such as the Torneo Federal A and other national divisions organized under the Argentine Football Association (AFA).[1][2]

Early life and background

Novelli Sanz was born in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.[1]

He is part of a family associated with refereeing in Argentine football, and his development took place within the refereeing environment of the city of Tandil. Local media have described the Novelli family as closely connected with football officiating, reflecting the presence of several referees from the region in national competitions.[3]

Refereeing career

Novelli Sanz began his refereeing career in regional football in the Tandil area before progressing to matches in national Argentine competitions. His appointments have included fixtures in the Torneo Federal A and other lower-division tournaments within the AFA system.[4]

During his career he has officiated matches across different categories of Argentine football, either as the main referee or as part of an officiating team. Match assignments listed in football statistics databases show his activity as a referee in professional and semi-professional competitions.[1]

In 2025 he was appointed as the main referee for several Torneo Federal A fixtures, including matches such as Sol de Mayo (Viedma) vs. Olimpo (Bahía Blanca) and Sol de América (Formosa) vs. Sarmiento (Resistencia).[3]

Novelli Sanz has also served in officiating crews alongside other referees from Tandil, with assistants including Lautaro Paletta and Fernando Zabalza in some appointments.[5] He occasionally appears in coverage of refereeing activities on regional media and social media platforms connected with referees from Tandil.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Diego Novelli » Assignments as Referee". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  2. ^ "Diego Novelli » Actuaciones como árbitro". livefutbol.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  3. ^ a b Eco, El. "Santamarina tiene árbitro para su visita a Villa Mitre" [A referee has been appointed for Santamarina’s away match against Villa Mitre.]. El Eco | Noticias del cuarto diario más antiguo de Argentina, desde Tandil. Información confiable, objetiva y fehaciente, las 24 horas, todos los días. (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  4. ^ Eco, El. "El neuquino Julio, árbitro de Santamarina-Germinal" [Neuquén native Julio appointed referee for Santamarina vs. Germinal.]. El Eco | Noticias del cuarto diario más antiguo de Argentina, desde Tandil. Información confiable, objetiva y fehaciente, las 24 horas, todos los días. (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  5. ^ Eco, El. "El ayacuchense Liuzzi será el árbitro de Círculo-Santamarina" [Ayacucho native Liuzzi appointed referee for Círculo vs. Santamarina.]. El Eco | Noticias del cuarto diario más antiguo de Argentina, desde Tandil. Información confiable, objetiva y fehaciente, las 24 horas, todos los días. (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  6. ^ "¡DIEGO, ÁRBITRO EN EL FEDERAL A!" [Diego becomes a referee in the Federal A!]. @arbitros.tandil. Instagram. 7 April 2023.
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