A kiss for the referee. Egyptian footballer stuns official with unexpected affection

The Egyptian Premier League clash between the National Bank of Egypt and Arab Contractors will be remembered by fans not so much for the final score, but for one of the most unusual displays of gratitude ever seen on the pitch.

Details: In the 80th minute, after the referee allowed a controversial goal, the home side's striker Ahmed Amin Ofa ran up to the official, grabbed his head with both hands, and... planted a firm kiss on him.

This emotional outburst came at a moment of maximum tension, with the outcome of the match hanging in the balance. Instead of the usual protests or wild celebrations with teammates, the player chose to direct all his joy toward the match official.

The referee, clearly not expecting such a level of intimacy, maintained a stoic expression—though the incident looked highly comical from the outside.