Ferdinand Biwersi
Footballer and referee in Germany
Born
June 24th, 1934
90 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Played professional football as a forward and later served as a referee in Germany. Had a career that involved officiating matches in various leagues. Contributed to the development of football officiating standards during his tenure. Participated in key matches at both national and international levels, enhancing the sport's integrity through his refereeing skills.
Played for FC Schalke 04 during his football career
Refereed in the Bundesliga
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