Tofik Bahramov
Tofik Bahram oglu Bahramov (Azeri: Tofiq Bəhram oğlu Bəhramov Russian: Тофик Бахрамов; 29 January 1925 — 26 March 1993), commonly known as the Russian linesman in England, was an Azerbaijani football referee notable for being the linesman who helped to award a goal for England in the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final against West Germany. He was later rumoured to have been presented with a golden whistle by Queen Elizabeth II for his "services to England".[1][2]
Tofiq Bəhramov | |
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 Bahramov in 1967 | |
| Born | Tofiq Bahram oglu Bahramov 29 January 1925 |
| Died | 26 March 1993 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | USSR Azerbaijan |
| Occupation | Football referee |
Tofik Bahramov Media
English fans wearing Bəhramov 66 T-shirts. Tofiq Bahramov's son is standing in the middle.
After his death in 1993, the national stadium of Azerbaijan was renamed the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium.
References
- ↑ Azerbaijan v England article by Chris Hunt published in Football First newspaper, 17 October 2004
- ↑ Winning smile behind the Azeri article by Jonathan Northcroft published in The Sunday Times newspaper, October 2004
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