Tofiq Bahramov, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Tofiq Bahramov

Soviet football referee

Date of Birth: 29-Jan-1925

Place of Birth: Baku

Date of Death: 26-Mar-1993

Profession: assistant referee, association football referee, association football player

Nationality: Azerbaijan

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Tofiq Bahramov (Azerbaijani: Tofiq B?hramov; Russian: ????? ????????; 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.