Gottfried Dienst

Swiss football referee and player

Gottfried Dienst - Swiss football referee and player
Born

September 9th, 1919
105 years ago

Died

1998
27 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Switzerland

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An accomplished football referee and player, officiated in major international tournaments. Played for FC Basel and served as a referee in FIFA World Cup matches. Recognized for contributions to the sport in both playing and officiating capacities. Refereed at the 1966 FIFA World Cup.

Officiated the 1966 FIFA World Cup final

Played for FC Basel

Served as a FIFA referee

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