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Place of Birth: Cairo, Egypt
About Ali Kandil
- Ali Hussein Kandil (Arabic: ??? ?????? ?Ali Qandil) is an Egyptian former football referee.
- He directed the match between Korea DPR and Chile in the 1966 FIFA World Cup which ended in a 1-all draw. He was also the referee for the controversial Mexico-El Salvador game at the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
- Just before half time Mexico's scored their first goal, it appeared to be unclear whether Kandil had signaled a foul for Mexico or a throw in for El Salvador.
- The El Salvador players protested by refusing to resume the game, continually moving the ball from the centre spot.
- Their captain Salvador Mariona eventually kicking the ball from the centre circle over the touch line.
- Kandil signaled for half time.
- After half time Mexico added three more goals and won 4-0.
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