Abraham Klein (referee)

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

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]

^ "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.
^ The Forgotten Story of Abraham Klein, the 'master of the whistle' Guardian.co.uk

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