IVAN BARTON is set to be the man in the middle for England’s World Cup clash last-16 clash against Senegal – but that isn’t his only job.
Barton took charge of Japan’s 2-1 win over Germany before being the referee for Brazil’s marginal victory over Switzerland.
And now football fans will get the chance to see Barton in action once again during a mouth-watering round of 16 match.
Here is some more information on him.
Who is Ivan Barton?
Ivan Barton was born in Santa Ana in 1991, making him the third-youngest referee at the World Cup, behind Kevin Ortega and Said Martinez.
Barton currently referees in El Salvador’s Primera Division and was appointed as a FIFA referee in 2018.
The 31-year-old has plenty of experience officiating international tournaments, taking charge of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the Under-17 World Cup in Brazil.
Here, he came across the likes of Manchester city star Phil Foden, who will be in Gareth Southgate’s plans for Qatar.
Aside from football, Barton obtained a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Sciences from the University of El Salvador.
He has since become a organic chemistry professor at the institution.
