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Sándor Puhl

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Hungarian football referee (1955-2021)

Lived 1955 to 2021 · aged 65
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Sándor Puhl was a Hungarian football referee, best known for officiating four matches in the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States, including the final between Brazil and Italy. He also refereed UEFA Champions League matches, including the 1997 UEFA Champions League Final between Borussia Dortmund and Juventus.

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Sándor Puhl was a Hungarian football referee, best known for officiating four matches in the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States, including the final between Brazil and Italy. He also refereed UEFA Champions League matches, including the 1997 UEFA Champions League Final between Borussia Dortmund and Juventus. Dortmund ended up winning 3-1. Arguably, Sandor Puhl is most well-known for refereeing the last World Cup qualifier for France 98 between Iran and Australia where Iran came from 2-0 down to tie the game 2-2 and qualify for the World Cup due to the away goal rule.

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Lived 1955 to 2021 · aged 65
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