harsh tackle. In July 2014, Rodríguez announced his retirement as referee. In August 2019, Rodríguez signed as head coach of Spanish third-tier team Salamanca CF. However, few days later and just one day before starting the league, he was sacked. Personal life He had the nickname "Chiquidrácula" in reference to his resemblance to a Mexican TV character of child Count Dracula, portrayed by Carlos Espejel. More recently he asked to not be called "Chiquidrácula", but rather "Chiquimarco" instead in reference to his Christian faith. A former sports professor, he now serves as a Protestant Pastor outside of his activity as a referee. World Cup matches officiated References External links FIFA profile Reuters profile 1973 births Living people 2006 FIFA World Cup referees Mexican football referees Copa América referees People from Mexico City 2010 FIFA World Cup referees Mexican Protestants CONCACAF Gold Cup referees CONCACAF Champions League referees FIFA World Cup referees 2014 FIFA World Cup referees Sportspeople from Mexico City