President Ilham Aliyev has provided the necessary commentary regarding the head referee of the match between Qarabag FK and Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany).
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that this statement was made by the head coach of Qarabag, Gurban Gurbanov. The specialist expressed his gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev, who congratulated the Azerbaijani champions following their Matchday 7 fixture in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League held in Baku.
"I, in turn, congratulate President Ilham Aliyev on this victory. I express my gratitude for the support he has shown us. The President expressed all the necessary opinions regarding the unfair decisions made by the head referee Sandro Schärer. I believe there is no need for further comment after his words. Naturally, I was also angry during the match, but my temper cooled down later," Gurbanov said.
President Ilham Aliyev congratulated the Aghdam representative on their 3-2 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and noted that the head referee made unfair and biased decisions during the course of the match. The game, held at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, saw the Azerbaijani side secure a crucial win despite the controversial officiating that drew significant public attention.
Qarabag FK, representing the liberated city of Aghdam, has become a symbol of Azerbaijani footballing resilience on the international stage. The club regularly competes in the group and knockout stages of major UEFA competitions, bringing European football giants to Baku. President Ilham Aliyev has consistently shown high-level state support for the development of sports in Azerbaijan, frequently meeting with athletes and club representatives to recognize their achievements in the international arena.
