About Rene Mercet
Lived 1898 – 1961 (aged 62). Rene Mercet was a Swiss association football referee.
René Mercet (1 December 1898 – 13 June 1961) was a Swiss football referee in the 1920s and 1930s. He is best known for having refereed the Italy v Spain replayed quarter-final match in 1934. Mercet is accused of having allowed an irregular goal from Meazza, then of having refused two others for Spain. "The referee conducted the operations with such casualness that he frequently appeared to be Italy's twelfth man" reads the summary of the French sports daily L'Auto. After his return to Switzerland, he was struck off by the Swiss Football Association and FIFA.
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Who was Rene Mercet?
Swiss football referee (1898-1961)
When was Rene Mercet born?
Rene Mercet was born on 1 December 1898 in Echichens.
When did Rene Mercet die?
Rene Mercet died on 13 June 1961 in Payerne.
What was Rene Mercet's occupation?
Rene Mercet was an association football referee.
What nationality was Rene Mercet?
Rene Mercet was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rene Mercet. https://biography.guide/rene-mercet/
MLA: "Rene Mercet." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rene-mercet/.
Chicago: "Rene Mercet." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rene-mercet/.
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