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Günter Benkö (born 12 July 1955 in Oberwart, Burgenland) is a retired football (soccer) referee from Austria, best known for supervising two 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. Benkö was in charge of the final of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1998-99, on May 19, 1999 in Villa Park, Birmingham, between S.S. Lazio and RCD Mallorca.

Quick facts about Günter Benkö

  • Full name: Günter Benkö
  • Born: 1955-07-12
  • Nationality: Austria
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q78875

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Who is Günter Benkö?

Günter Benkö (born 12 July 1955 in Oberwart, Burgenland) is a retired football (soccer) referee from Austria, best known for supervising two matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.

What nationality is Günter Benkö?

Günter Benkö is Austria.

When was Günter Benkö born?

Günter Benkö was born on 1955-07-12.

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