Rudolf Kreitlein

Rudolf Kreitlein

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Rudolf Kreitlein was an influential German football referee known for officiating several high-profile matches, including notable World Cup games, and is particularly remembered for his controversial decision to expel Antonio Rattín during the 1966 World Cup, a moment that became a significant part of football history.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,768,942
Power
10,826$
Sentiment
4.95
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Argentina 2 3.00 0.16% +0% 45,195,774 74,091 $450,000 738$
Uruguay 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 3,473,730 2,857 $54,000 44$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 29,985 $2,700,000 1,193$
Germany 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 83,783,942 68,958 $3,845,000 3,165$
Vietnam 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 97,338,583 79,720 $340,000 278$
Guatemala 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 17,915,568 15,005 $82,000 69$
Sweden 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 10,099,265 9,025 $530,000 474$
India 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 1,380,004,385 1,142,388 $2,900,000 2,401$
Indonesia 1 5.00 0.12% +0% 273,523,615 326,011 $1,119,000 1,334$
Australia 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 25,499,884 20,902 $1,380,000 1,131$
Totals 11 2,004,720,757 1,768,942 $13,400,000 10,827$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Rudolf Kreitlein was the German referee who officiated the controversial match between England and Argentina. 5

BBC: World Cup 2026: England and Argentina's football rivalry

Germany Germany: Rudolf Kreitlein was the West German referee who officiated the match between Argentina and England in the 1966 World Cup. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Zum Tod von Antonio Rattín: Der Vater aller Platzverweise - Sport