According to Official Guinness Records,
The most durable football referee is Csernyi Géza (b. 25 March 1932;Hungary), who has been an active referee for 57 years. He gained his refereeing qualification on 7 June 1950 and officiated his last match in Hungary, in February 2007. Csernyi Géza was received a diploma for his 57 years service to Hugarian refereeing by the President of the Hungarian Football Federation at an awards ceremony in February 2007.
For a complete list of 2007 records, please visit 2007 Guinness Records in Hungary.