Tony Boskovic was an Australian soccer referee who died on June 16, 2022.
Boskovic is best known for officiating two FIFA World Cup matches, one in 1974 and one in 1982. In 1999, he was inducted into the Football Federation Australia Hall of Fame.
He was 89.
Tony Boskovic cause of death
He died in his sleep.
He came to Australia from the former Yugoslavia in 1955, having been born in Blato, Croatia.
He played in 13 straight NSW State League grand finals and was a fixture in the National Soccer League from its formation in 1977 until his retirement in 1983.
Tony Boskovic wife and children
Boskovic’s children and wife are not documented.
When he was picked for Germany in 1974, Boskovic became the first Australian to be named to the World Cup Finals panel, presiding over the match between Holland and Bulgaria.
The Australian Government invited Boskovic to join an independent migration review panel in 1982.
Tony Boskovic net worth
Boskovic net worth is around 2 million dollars.
Boskovic, who was named National Soccer League Referee of the Year in 1979 and 1982, won the respect of players both in Australia and abroad for his no-nonsense judgments and total control of the game.
Tony Boskovic funeral
His funeral is yet to be held.
