Tofik Bahramov
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| Tofik Bahramov | |
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 Bahramov on Azerbaijani postage stamp |
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| Born | 29 January 1925 Baku, Azerbaijan SSR |
| Died | 26 March 1993 (aged 67) Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Nationality |  Azerbaijan |
| Occupation | Referee |
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]
References [change]
- ↑ 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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