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Charles Corver, a famous Dutch football referee.

Charles George Reinier Corver (born January 16, 1936 – died November 10, 2020) was a well-known Dutch football referee. He was respected for his fair decisions and calm presence on the field during many important matches.

Charles Corver: A Top Football Referee

Charles Corver was a highly respected football referee from the Netherlands. He was born in Leiden and later passed away in Leidschendam at the age of 84. His career as a referee was very successful, and he was known for handling some of the biggest games in football.

His Career Highlights

Corver's career as a referee lasted for many years. He was chosen to referee matches in two different World Cups and two European Championships. These are some of the most important football tournaments in the world, showing how trusted and skilled he was.

Refereeing Big Matches

One of the most famous matches Charles Corver refereed was the 1982 World Cup semifinal. This exciting game was between West Germany and France and took place in Seville, Spain. It was a very memorable match in football history.

Besides World Cup games, Corver also refereed four European Cup finals. The European Cup was the top club competition in Europe at the time. He also oversaw ten semifinal matches in this competition. His experience even took him to Argentina, where he refereed a final World Cup match for clubs.

Charles Corver retired from refereeing in 1983, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most respected officials in international football.

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