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Nicolae Rainea (19 November 1933 – 1 April 2015), nicknamed The Locomotive of the Carpathians, was a Romanian football referee and player. Among the most highly regarded referees of his generation, he is considered one of the best international officials of the 70s and 80s and, arguably, the finest Romanian referee of all time.

Quick facts about Nicolae Rainea

  • Full name: Nicolae Rainea
  • Born: 1933-11-19
  • Nationality: Romania
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q254997

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Who is Nicolae Rainea?

Nicolae Rainea (19 November 1933 – 1 April 2015), nicknamed The Locomotive of the Carpathians, was a Romanian football referee and player.

What nationality is Nicolae Rainea?

Nicolae Rainea is Romania.

When was Nicolae Rainea born?

Nicolae Rainea was born on 1933-11-19.

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