Legendary German Referee Volker Roth Passes Away at 83

Volker Roth, a prominent figure in German and international football officiating, officiated 128 Bundesliga matches and held influential roles post-retirement.

Volker Roth, renowned for officiating 128 Bundesliga matches from 1974 to 1986, has died at the age of 83.
His career highlights include officiating the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico and high-profile matches like the 1984 UEFA Cup final and DFB-Pokal final.
Roth was named Germany's 'Referee of the Year' in 1980 for his exceptional contributions to the sport.
Post-retirement, he served as chairman of the DFB Referees' Committee from 1995 to 2010 and was a member of UEFA's Referees' Commission.
DFB officials and the football community have expressed deep sadness over his passing, praising his legacy and international impact on football officiating.