| Born | (1955-07-14)14 July 1955 Miskolc,Hungary[2] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Died | 20 May 2021(2021-05-20) (aged 65)[1] Budapest,Hungary | ||
| Other occupation | Director | ||
| Domestic | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 1984–2000 | NB I | Referee | |
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 1988–2000 | FIFA–listed | Referee | |
Sándor Puhl (14 July 1955 – 20 May 2021) was a Hungarianfootball referee, best known for officiating four matches in the1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States, includingthe final betweenBrazil andItaly.[3] He also refereedUEFA Champions League matches, including the1997 UEFA Champions League Final betweenBorussia Dortmund andJuventus. 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.
He was elected asIFFHS' World's Best Referee of the Year four consecutive times: 1994 - 1997.[4]
After retiring as a referee, he was deputy chairman of the Hungarian Football Association (2000-2006). He also worked as a co-commentator for a Hungarian sports TV channel.
Puhl spoke Hungarian, German, Italian, and English.
Puhl died on 20 May 2021, at the age of 65 from post-COVID-19 complications during theCOVID-19 pandemic in Hungary.[5][6]
Sporting positions Sándor Puhl | ||
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| Preceded by | 1993 Artemio Franchi Cup | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | 1994 FIFA World Cup final | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | 1997 UEFA Champions League final | Succeeded by |
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