Memory Of World-Famous Football Referee Honored In Baku
Date
1/30/2025 2:07:33 AM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Laman Ismayilova
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Today marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the
world-famous Azerbaijani football referee Tofiq Bahramov,
Azernews reports.
On this occasion, the AFFA leadership and representatives of the
football community visited his grave. Flowers were laid on the
grave of the legendary referee.
Tofiq Bahramov was an Azerbaijani footballer and referee who
represented the Soviet Union. He is best known for being the
linesman who controversially approved a goal for England during the
1966 FIFA World Cup Final against West Germany.
Due to his Soviet nationality, he was often mistakenly referred
to as "the Russian linesman" in England, despite not being
Russian.
Earlier in the tournament, he also gained attention as a referee
when he disallowed a Swiss goal in a first-round match between
Switzerland and Spain. Following his passing in 1993, Azerbaijan's
national stadium was renamed the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium
in his memory.
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