According to Offsideplus.az, Karimov did not disclose the reason for this step, but there is no doubt that he made this decision after pressure.

The point is that since Azerbaijan began to replace Armenia, Russia's sports channel has imposed an unofficial embargo on Qarabag's games.

None of the two matches of Qarabag in the group stage of the Europa League was broadcast on this TV channel.

The reason for this behavior of "Match TV", which is so enthusiastic about the games of "Ararat" in the qualifying round of the European Cups, is clear. The pro-Armenian TV channel is concerned about the simultaneous use of the words Qarabag and Azerbaijan.

This issue was raised by Azerbaijani sports journalists last week. At the press conference after the match against Villarreal, Gurban Gurbanov, who was asked about his position on the issue, said briefly: "If they do not show our games, let it happen, we do not need it."

In an article written by our colleague Ruslan Mikayilli, he accused our compatriot Elvin Karimov of negligence. The point is that Match TV's Armenian commentators have been very active on Nagorno-Karabakh and openly support Armenia's position. Elvin Karimov, on the other hand, behaves as an anti-war activist and demonstrates his neutrality.

A few days ago, Karimov tried to respond to the accusations against Match TV and himself on his personal Facebook page. He tried to justify the fact that the TV channel did not show the game of Qarabag by saying that the most interesting matches are preferred among viewers living in Russia.

It was possible to share this position and meet it with understanding. If the TV channel itself issued a statement or explanation about it. In the present case, none of this is happening. Instead, Elvin Karimov puts his chest forward, trying to impose this explanation on Azerbaijani football fans.

That is, to their compatriots. We all regret the behavior of Elvin Karimov, who is our blood and soul. For this reason, his sharing was soon criticized. In fact, the vast majority of these criticisms were justified.

Commentators also asked him questions. The general essence of these questions was why Karimov puts his chest forward and takes the responsibility to speak on behalf of the TV channel?

Couldn't he have shown his neutrality in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, in Azerbaijan's struggle for justice, and thirsted for it ?! But Elvin was not silent.

On the contrary, he tried to respond to criticism with great enthusiasm and shouting, to defend Match TV. Thus began to be condemned more. Until he disappeared from Facebook.

Elvin Karimov has not been seen on social networks for three days. He closed his account either for viewers from Azerbaijan or for everyone. We do not know exactly where. But it was clear that Elvin Karimov withdrew, unable to defend his position (and the TV channel he worked for) until the end.

This was not possible. Fortunately, he realized his mistake in time. Don't resent us, Elvin. You were the place we hoped for. Our ancestors also said, "Hope will fall from the ground." Although we did not get what we hoped for, we did not resent you.

No matter what, you think so, you protect yourself and your career. Don't worry, the Azerbaijani soldier also protects the holy land of our native land,Qarabag, and cleanses it of enemies.

One day, the teams representing Khankendi, Jabrayili, Shusha and Lachin will start playing in the Azerbaijani championship, and Karabakh will play in the Champions League in their home Imarat.

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