About Roger Machin
Lived 1926 – 2021 (aged 94). Roger Machin was a French association football referee.
Roger Machin (26 April 1926 – 17 January 2021) was a French international football referee.
Life and career Machin was born in April 1926 in Toulon, France.
He was member of FIFA in 1964–73 and refereed six international matches. Roger officiated a group stage match in 1970 World Cup, two matches in 1970 World Cup qualifying and two matches in EURO 1972 qualifying.
In club football he officiated some UEFA competition matches such as Champions League (8), UEFA Cup (8) and Cup Winners Cup (5). Roger Machin attributed 1969 Intercontinental Cup Final 1st leg, that was played between Milan-Estudiantes (3:0). He refereed 252 Ligue 1 matches in 1961–75. He also officiated 1969 Coupe de France Final.
Machin died in January 2021 at the age of 94.
Successes He was awarded the International Referee Special Award and Diploma by France Football Federation.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roger Machin?
French association football referee (1926–2021)
When was Roger Machin born?
Roger Machin was born on 28 May 1926 in Montchanin.
When did Roger Machin die?
Roger Machin died on 17 January 2021 in Pont-à-Mousson.
What was Roger Machin's occupation?
Roger Machin was an association football referee.
What nationality was Roger Machin?
Roger Machin was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roger Machin. https://biography.guide/roger-machin/
MLA: "Roger Machin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roger-machin/.
Chicago: "Roger Machin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roger-machin/.
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