Why will Uruguay v Saudi Arabia referee wear pink?

Why will Uruguay v Saudi Arabia referee wear pink?Image source, FIFAImage caption, Italian referee Maurizio Mariani will wear 'flamingo pink' during Monday night's game between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in MiamiByAlex HoadBBC Sport JournalistPublished2 minutes agoCommentsFlamingos, convertible Cadillacs cruising down Ocean Drive, Art Deco buildings and, of course, the sunsets...Miami is synonymous with the colour pink, and now the influence has spread to officials at the World Cup, who have been based in the South Florida city in the lead-up to the tournament.Italian referee Maurizio Mariani and his team taking charge of Monday's Group H game between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia (23:00 BST) will wear pink jerseys to 'pay homage' to the city and its hospitality.Iconic Italian official Pierluigi Collina, now FIFA's Chief Refereeing Officer and Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee said: "We thought it would be nice to show our appreciation to the city where we'll live for about two months."We chose this 'pink flamingo' - it's a sort of recognition."FIFA President Gianni Infantino added: "Pink is the colour of Miami, and we (want) to give a little bit of a shout-out, to give a little bit of a smile to the city which is hosting us."Related topicsFootballFIFA World Cup 2026More on this storyPlay BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor gamePublished5 days agoWorld Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCPublished6 JuneEverything you need to know about the World CupPublished1 April