About George Smith
Lived 1943 – 2019 (aged 75). George Smith was a British association football referee.
George Smith (14 October 1943 – 13 May 2019) was a Scottish football referee. He is best known for refereeing at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, where he officiated the game between Austria and Czechoslovakia, handing out seven yellow cards in what was a rough game.
Smith took charge of the 1980 (Celtic v Rangers), 1988 (Celtic v Dundee United) and 1990 (Aberdeen v Celtic) Scottish Cup finals. He also took charge of the 1988 (Aberdeen v Rangers) and 1989 (Aberdeen v Rangers) Scottish League Cup finals.
Smith died on 13 May 2019, aged 75.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Smith?
Scottish football referee, born 1943 (1943–2019)
When was George Smith born?
George Smith was born on 14 October 1943 in Edinburgh.
When did George Smith die?
George Smith died on 13 May 2019.
What was George Smith's occupation?
George Smith was an association football referee.
What nationality was George Smith?
George Smith was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Smith (referee)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Smith. https://biography.guide/george-smith-association-football-referee/
MLA: "George Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-smith-association-football-referee/.
Chicago: "George Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-smith-association-football-referee/.
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