On September 1, 2006 a representative of campaign organizers in Russia Alexei Buravkov
submitted a paper version of the document with all signatures and comments to Valentin Ivanov.

Several press and media representatives attended this semi-formal event
that was held in the office of "Afisha" magazine in Moscow.

Campaign organizers and Valentin Ivanov would like to thank all football fans for their support!

The first five pages of the 543 page document submitted to Valentin Ivanov can be found by clicking on the image below.



He didn’t become the first Russian referee in the World Cup final match though many believe he deserved it… But he got something more.

Valentin Ivanov – the first ever referee in the world to receive support from more than 12,000 football fans.



Support referee Valentin Ivanov!

Nobody said any card he showed was not deserved. Nobody explained what he did wrong.
FIFA and all people who blame Valentin Ivanov should admit that it wasn't the referee who spoiled Portugal-Netherlands World Cup game.
It was the footballers who faked injuries, complained and brawled behind referee's back.

There was no Fair Play in that game!



There were several websites created recently which blame Ivanov.
We wanted to make them and FIFA know that Ivanov is supported by many football fans who think he did his job right.

Sign a petition here! Support Fair Play! Support Valentin Ivanov!


(Please note that since the document has already been published and submitted to Valentin Ivanov, signature count is now over. However, you can still leave your comments regarding the campaign.)

In total 12024 people signed the petition.

See names of people who have signed the petition

Not least because of the support to Valentin Ivanov from more than 11,500 people
Sepp Blatter was forced to apologize for blaming the Russian referee!


See below logo of the companies and brands that support Valentin Ivanov


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