Louis Andre Baert (29 December 1903 – 11 July 1969) was an international football referee from Belgium, particularly active during the 1930s.
Bert initially disallowed an equalising goal from Italy, but changed his decision after protests from the Italian team.
[1] In a 2010 Sports Illustrated article, Georgina Turner suggested that Mussolini's influence may have affected the refereeing at the World Cup.
[2] He was selected to run the line with Ivan Eklind in both the semi-final and the final, and went on to have a lengthy international career as a referee.
Baert was also the referee for the match during the 1938 FIFA World Cup in which Italy, playing in their infamous maglia nera strip, beat hosts France in Paris.