Ken Aston
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Ken Aston was an English football referee known for introducing the red and yellow card system in football during the 1970 FIFA World Cup. His innovative approach to officiating significantly improved communication about player conduct and has become a fundamental part of the game worldwide.
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Ken Aston escorted Antonio Rattin off the field after his expulsion during the 1966 World Cup match.
Argentina e Inglaterra, una rivalidad que busca dejar otra huella en la historia de los mundialesListín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·
Dominican Republic· 2026-07-15
Dominican Republic· 2026-07-15
Ken Aston was the English referee during the controversial 1966 World Cup match between Argentina and England.
Zum Tod von Antonio Rattín: Der Vater aller Platzverweise - SportSüddeutsche Zeitung·
Germany· 2026-07-12
Germany· 2026-07-12
Ken Aston proposed the introduction of yellow and red cards to improve communication in football matches.
Το ποδόσφαιρο εξελίσσεται μέσα από τους κανονισμούς του, όχι πάντα με επιτυχίαKathimerini·
Greece· 2025-04-17
Greece· 2025-04-17
