Tofiq Bahramov
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Bahramov in 1967
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| Born |
Tofiq Bahram oglu Bahramov 29 January 1925 Ağcabədi, Azerbaijan, Transcaucasus, Soviet Union |
| Died | 26 March 1993 (aged 68) Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Nationality | USSR Azerbaijan |
| Occupation | Football referee |
Tofiq Bahramov (Azerbaijani: Tofiq Bəhramov; Russian: Тофик Бахрамов; 29 January 1925 – 26 March 1993), in England often incorrectly referred to as "the Russian linesman", was a Soviet footballer and football referee from Azerbaijan.
He was notable for being the linesman who helped to award a contentious goal for England in the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final against West Germany. As a referee earlier in the tournament, he drew attention for denying a Swiss goal in a first round game between Switzerland and Spain.
After his death in 1993, Azerbaijan's then national stadium was renamed the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in his honour.
Bahramov was originally a footballer playing for Neftchi Baku, but a serious leg injury prevented him from continuing his playing career and he became a referee. He was elected onto the FIFA panel of referees in 1964. In the 1966 World Cup he officiated as a linesman for both the opening match and the Final, and refereed a first round match. In the 1970 World Cup he officiated at three matches including a semi-final. In 1972 he refereed the first leg of the UEFA Cup Final between the English clubs Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur. After retiring as a referee, he subsequently served for some years as general secretary of the Football Federation of Azerbaijan.
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