Career
In a 27-year career, he has refereed several high-profile matches in Serie A and the Union of European Football Associations Champions League, including the 2006 Union of European Football Associations Super Cup in Monaco. During this time, he also had an appearance in the movie Goal 2 as the referee of the fictional Champions League final between Real Madrid and Arsenal. Farina officiated in qualifiers for the 2004 and 2008 European Championships, as well as preliminary matches for the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
He is known to have served as a Fédération internationale de football association referee during the period from 2001 to 2007.
He retired internationally in 2007 after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 45.