Footballer of “Andijan” Marlen Chobanov Hits National Guard Officer

On August 11, an incident occurred at the “Bunyodkor” stadium in the Chilanzar district of Tashkent, which drew the attention of not only the football community but also law enforcement agencies. After the match between “Bunyodkor” and “Andijan,” footballer Marlen Chobanov found himself at the center of a conflict with a National Guard officer.

According to official information, Chobanov was watching the game from the VIP section of the stadium. After the match, around 10:05 PM, the footballer attempted to enter the stadium through the VIP area without having the special pass required for entry. The National Guard officer, who was performing his duties, stopped him and requested that he use another exit. However, the footballer refused to comply with the lawful demands of the officer.

The conflict escalated into a physical altercation: Marlen Chobanov hit the officer in the face with his hand, causing physical injuries. This incident was immediately documented, and that same evening, the Chilanzar District Prosecutor’s Office opened a criminal case under Part 2 of Article 219 (“Resistance to a Representative of Authority or a Person Performing Civil Duties”) of the Criminal Code.

An investigation is underway, and the fate of the footballer will be determined in the near future. If found guilty, Chobanov faces serious punishment: restriction of freedom for a term of three to five years or imprisonment for the same period.

The stadium administration and law enforcement agencies are urging all fans and participants in sports events to follow the rules of conduct and comply with the requirements of security personnel. This is necessary to ensure the safety of both participants and spectators.

Chobanov is a native of Uzbekistan who moved to Ukraine. In the 2019/20 season, he played for “Obolon-2” in the Second League of Ukraine, then in 2021, he returned to “Pakhtakor.” After that, he played for “Turan,” and in February 2024, he joined “Andijan.”

The text has been translated by AI. For more accurate information, please refer to the Russian version of the article.