Azerbaijan national team midfielder Emil Safarov has come under scrutiny after the final match of the "FIFA Series 2026" tournament.
According to Idman.Biz, the player slapped an opponent during the game against Sierra Leone.
The young midfielder's actions have been criticized on social media, with many fans noting that Safarov could have been sent off if the VAR system had been in place.
The match ended with the victory of the Azerbaijani team in a penalty shootout – 9:8.