Jorge José Emiliano dos Santos
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Jorge José Emiliano dos Santos is the full name of a Brazilian football referee known for his flamboyant style. His nickname was Margarida (Daisy, in English).[1] He has also been informally nicknamed "the gay referee" by numerous videos circulating on the Internet showcasing his unusual and camp refereeing style.
As of June 2009 two stories have emerged about his life. One is that he is a a native of Rio de Janeiro, 1954 and currently living with his wife and 8 children.[2]
However, other accounts note he died from AIDS in the 1990's [3], [4].
One picture shows him alive and notes that he is an openly gay referee in 2003 [5].
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