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Shizuo Takada was born on August 5, 1947. He is from Japan and used to be a very important football referee. A referee is the person who makes sure players follow the rules during a football game.

Who is Shizuo Takada?

Shizuo Takada is a former football referee from Japan. He was born in 1947. He became well-known for his work in big international football matches.

Refereeing Big Games

Takada was chosen to be a referee in two major FIFA World Cup tournaments. The World Cup is one of the biggest football events in the world.

In the 1986 FIFA World Cup, he was the referee for a match. This game was between the national teams of Spain and Algeria.

He also officiated another important match in the 1990 FIFA World Cup. This game was played by the national teams of Yugoslavia and the UAE. Being a referee in the World Cup is a great honor.

Important Achievements

Shizuo Takada has received special recognition for his contributions to football.

In 2013, he was inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame. This is a very special honor for people who have done great things for football in Japan. It means his work as a referee was highly valued.

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