Abraham Klein (referee)

Abraham Klein
Born (1934-03-29) 29 March 1934 (age 90)
Timișoara, Kingdom of Romania
Other occupation PE Teacher
Domestic
Years League Role
1958–1984 Israeli League Referee
1977–1984 NASL[1] Referee
International
Years League Role
1965–1982 FIFA listed Referee

Abraham Klein (Hebrew: אברהם קליין, born 29 March 1934) is an Israeli former international football referee. He refereed international matches between 1965 and 1982, including the 1968 and 1976 Olympics and important matches at the Mexico 1970, Argentina 1978 and Spain 1982 World Cup Finals. He was also a linesman (now assistant referee) for the 1982 World Cup Final in Spain.[2]

  1. ^ "FOR THE RECORD: A roundup of the week May 23–28". Sports Illustrated. June 6, 1977. p. 83. Retrieved 4 June 2017 – via si.com/vault.
  2. ^ The Forgotten Story of Abraham Klein, the 'master of the whistle' Guardian.co.uk

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