Mohammad Fanaei (born 24 December 1951) is a former Iranian association football (soccer) referee. He was an assistant referee for the final of the 1994 FIFA World Cup between Brazil and Italy. "WORLD CUP '94; Romario and Baggio Among First All-Star Cast", New York Times, July 16, 1994. Retrieved on March 27, 2008. He also worked as an assistant referee at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.1992 Summer Olympics, Barcelona(assistant referee): FIFA official website. Retrieved on March 27, 2008.
He was subsequently an assistant referee in two matches during the 1995 King Fahd Cup (precursor competition to the FIFA Confederations Cup), including the Final between Denmark and Argentina.1995 King Fahd Cup, two matches as assistant referee: rsssf.com statistical website. Retrieved on March 27, 2008.
In 1994, he was named "Linesman of the Year" in the Asian Football Confederation."Linesman of the Year": Asian Football Confederation website. Retrieved on March 27, 2008.
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