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José María García-Aranda

b. 1956

Spanish football referee

Association football referee Association football player
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About José María García-Aranda

Born 1956. José María García-Aranda is a Spanish association football referee and association football player.

José María García-Aranda Encinar (born 3 March 1956 in Madrid) is a retired football (soccer) referee from Spain, best known for supervising three matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. He also led two matches at the 2000 UEFA European Football Championship held in Belgium and the Netherlands.

He lives in Switzerland, where he works for the FIFA, the International Football Association, as the Head of Refereeing.

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Important facts

Born
3 March 1956, Madrid
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football referee, association football player
Nationality
Spain
Positions held
FIFA referee
Also known as
Jose Maria Garcia-Aranda

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Frequently asked questions

Who is José María García-Aranda?

Spanish football referee

When was José María García-Aranda born?

José María García-Aranda was born on 3 March 1956 in Madrid.

What is José María García-Aranda's occupation?

José María García-Aranda is an association football referee and association football player.

What nationality is José María García-Aranda?

José María García-Aranda is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José María García-Aranda

· Wikidata: Q838866

· DBpedia: José María García-Aranda

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