Stiliyan Petrov: Cliques made settling in hard at Celtic when I first arrived
Stiliyan Petrov arrived at Celtic Park back in 1999 under former Liverpool legend John Barnes, and the Bulgarian admitted that life was hard at...
Stan Petrov on Celtic 'fighting' under John Barnes as he opens up on toxic dressing room atmosphere
The Bulgarian arrived in Scotland as a teenager from CSKA Sofia and couldn't speak a word of English
“Some fatigue and injuries from the match” – Hakšabanović is another Celtic worry
Sead Hakšabanović has added to Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou’s injury concerns ahead of Celtic’s return to domestic action against Ross County...
Preview: Hungary vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Hungary and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
HAKSABANOVIC MYSTERY
SEAD HAKSABANOVIC is involved in an injury scare after being removed during Montenegro’s 1-0 victory over Bulgaria. There was no show for the...
Sead Haksabanovic in Celtic injury sweat as Ange Postecoglou faces prospect of 3 wingers missing Rangers clash
Mystery surrounds the 23-year-old after he was hooked at half-time for Montenegro in the clash with Bulgaria.
Euro 2024 qualifying: England’s fixtures and kick-off times as the Three Lions look to book their place in Germany
ENGLAND kicked off their Euro 2024 qualifiers in style by beating Italy 2-1 in Naples.
Goals from Declan Rice and Harry Kane fired the Three...
Celtic Star Subbed at Half Time Sparking Injury Concern
SEAD HAKSABONOVIC was hooked at half time during Montenegro’s slender victory against Bulgaria on Friday evening. It sparked fears the Celtic...
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Prediction: Serbia vs Lithuania
Verdict: Aleksandar Mitrovic to score first Best odds: 41/20 Bookmaker: 888sport Serbia and Lithuania will begin their respective Euro qualifying...
Roberto Mancini reveals emotional final meeting with Gianluca Vialli as late Italy and Chelsea icon made incredible plea
HE is the international boss who thought about quitting after a late missed penalty led to World Cup heartbreak.
He is worried about the lack of...
Super computer predicts whether Scotland will qualify for Euro 2024 – and it’s a close run thing
SCOTLAND already have a play-off spot to fall back on in the hunt for Euro 2024.
But what we really want to do is take our place by rights in a...
Prediction: Hungary vs Bulgaria
Prediction: Hungary to win 2-1 Best Odds: 7/1 Bookmaker: Betfair Hungary and Bulgaria will face each other in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group G...
Preview: Bulgaria vs. Montenegro - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Bulgaria and Montenegro, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Bitesize Prediction: Bulgaria vs Montenegro – 24/03/23
Competition: EURO qualifiers Market: Bulgaria draw no bet Odds: 20/21 @ 888sport Hoping to get their Group G campaign off with a statement on...
Euro 2024 qualification groups: England face crunch clash with Italy, Scotland get tough task against Spain and Haaland’s Norway, Ireland meet Netherlands and France
England are ready to face an old foe in Italy as they begin their journey to qualify for Euro 2024 in Germany.
As well as facing the Azzurri in a...
First-team Celts on their international travels
Although Aaron Mooy has had to withdraw from the Australian squad for their two home friendlies against Ecuador in the latest international break,...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1971 – The Light Blues & Sky Blues Even Steven In Manchester!
The 1970-71 season is renowned in CCFC folklore as the club’s one and only (so far) foray into the glamour of European football. They had got...
SPFL stars’ adorable pics lead Mother’s Day celebrations but ex-Rangers ace sparks confusion with FATHER’S DAY message
MOTHERS across the country are being celebrated today – and Scottish football is no different.
Players young and old have being paying tribute...
Man City superstar wrote letter to ‘favourite player’ former Celtic hero Stan Petrov
Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish once penned a letter to former Celtic hero Stan Petrov. The Bulgarian was captain at Aston Villa when the...
‘I loved him’ – Man City idol Jack Grealish once wrote letter to Celtic hero telling him he was his favourite player
MANCHESTER CITY ace Jack Grealish is one of football’s biggest stars with no shortage of admirers.
But now a Celtic legend has unearthed some...
Liverpool XI against Real Madrid made Steven Gerrard quit and realise ‘career would never be same again’
LIVERPOOL’S last starting XI at Real Madrid made club legend Steven Gerrard realise his time at the club was coming to an end.
The Reds...
Nobody’s perfect: the curious case of a referee admitting a mistake
Embed from Getty Images Mention the words “Russian Linesman” and many people will immediately think back to the 1966 World Cup Final and the...
Dimitar Berbatov gives verdict on Man Utd including ‘Spiderman’ David De Gea and ‘unbelievable’ unsung hero
FORMER Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has heaped praise on his former side following their 3-0 win over Leicester City.
The...
Dimitar Berbatov gives verdict on Man Utd including ‘Spiderman' David De Gea and ‘unbelievable’ unsung hero
FORMER Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has heaped praise on his former side following their 3-0 win over Leicester City.
The Bulgarian...
Inside the wild ‘Magaluf of the Slopes’ ski resort swamped with Brits where there are 89p beers & crazy parties
WHILE Europe suffered one its worst ever starts to the winter ski season, one Balkan town was swamped with Brits who love its 89p beers and chaotic...
7 Countries DOMINATED By One Football Club
From Germany, where Bayern Munich have won the last ten Bundesliga titles, to Bulgaria, where Ludogorets Razgrad have now won the First...
Celtic are victims of their own style and ENCOURAGE VAR reviews says pundit as one Hoops player singled out for checks
CELTIC’S frustration with VAR is well documented.
From supporters’ x-rated banners criticising the new technology to chief executive Michael...
I'm unrecognisable after having 30 injections to get the world's biggest lips – people laugh at me but I don’t care
A PLASTIC surgery fanatic who looks unrecognisable after having dozens of injections pumped into her lips plans to make her pout even...
Bulgaria’s Georgi Ivanov Defends Racist Comments on National Team Roster
The technical director is under fire for racist comments.
Bulgarian Football Union technical director Georgi Ivanov under fire for 'skin colour' comments
Ivanov, a former striker, retired in 2009 and has mostly worked in coaching since, briefly taking charge of the national team in 2022. Former...
How fake footballer conned Champions League side CSKA Sofia into offering him £15k-a-month deal before fans stopped move
A FAKE footballer revealed how he convinced a Champions League club to offer him a £15,000-a-month contract.
Frenchman Gregoire Akcelrod, now 40,...
Robbie Keane recalls his glory days at Spurs
Robbie Keane will always be recalled as a Tottenham great, as the Irishman was part of a Martin Jol side that played occasionally incoherent, but...
‘Major character’ Mitov nearing United return
The Bulgarian goalkeeper has been sidelined since mid-October with an ankle injury.
Brotherly Game Daily Links: Tanner says discussions have begun with Curtin on contract extension
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsAtlanta hints at three new signings, Charlotte’s starting goalie has back surgery, and more in today’s links Philadelphia...
Chicago Fire mutually part ways with Bulgarian winger Stanislav Ivanov
The Chicago Fire have announced a mutual parting of ways with winger Stanislav Ivanov, effective immediately.
Chicago Fire FC and Winger Stanislav Ivanov Mutually Part Ways
CHICAGO (Jan. 13, 2023) – Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has mutually agreed to part ways with winger Stanislav Ivanov. Per Club...
United man recalls his first goal for the club
Luke Shaw scored in Manchester United’s last Premier League game against Bournemouth at Old Trafford, which was a goal that was similar to Dimitar...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1970 – Sky Blues Score A Stoke Success!
On this day (5th December) in 1970 the Sky Blues, under Noel Cantwell‘s tutelage, took on Stoke City at Highfield Road in a Division One game. This...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1970 – Cantwell’s CCFC Create West Ham Win At Boleyn
Season 1970-71 was the Club’s first ever season playing in Europe and they won their first pair of ties in September in the EUFA Cup against...
Hristo Stoichkov: The Bulgarian bad boy with a God complex who lit up the 1994 World Cup
Former Barcelona and Bulgaria forward Hristo Stoichkov was a complex character who liked to compare himself to Jesus, but there was no denying his...
Spain make World Cup statement by smashing seven past Costa Rica
La Roja’s previous biggest win was a 6-1 success over Bulgaria in 1998.
What is ex-Charlton Athletic player Radostin Kishishev up to at the moment?
Radostin Kishishev went on to play for Leeds United, Leicester City and Brighton and Hove Albion in English football, but is probably best known...
Preview: Luxembourg vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Luxembourg and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Berbatov: Martinez reminds me of Vida!
Who does Licha remind Dimitar of? And what does the Bulgarian think of our other summer signings?
Preview: Cyprus vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Cyprus and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Irish Amateur side target UEFA Regions Cup success in Bulgaria
Ireland Amateur manager Gerry Davis says the biggest challenge his players face is the mental side to international football.
Nathan Jones issues Luton Town transfer admission involving Nottingham Forest
Luton Town manager Nathan Jones has hinted that the Hatters hold the option to turn Ethan Horvath’s loan move from Nottingham Forest into a...
Northern Ireland Under 15 girls praised after flawless display in Bulgaria
Stephen Graham's side recorded wins against Montenegro, Bulgaria and Faroe Islands during the trip
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1970 – Euro Sky Blues Second Taming Of Trakia
The Sky Blues sixth placed finish in 1969-70 had given them the chance of their first European campaign in their history. In the first round they...
Gary Neville used to be called 'a little Bulgarian weightlifter' by mickey-taking Man Utd pals
Sir Alex Ferguson instilled a ruthless mentality during his 27-year reign at Manchester United with captain Gary Neville gaining a hilarious...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1970 – Machin Makes F.A. History In Sky Blues Tyneside Tie
On this day (26th September) in 1970 the Sky Blues, managed by Noel Cantwell, were already nine matches into their Division One programme and had...
North Macedonia vs Bulgaria: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & how to watch
Here's how you can watch North Macedonia against Bulgaria on TV and stream the game live...
Preview: North Macedonia vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between North Macedonia and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Bulgaria vs Gibraltar: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & how to watch
Here's how you can watch Bulgaria against Gibraltar on TV and stream the game live...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1970 – Euro Sky Blues Topple Tranmere In League Cup
On this day (22nd September) in 1970 the Sky Blues, managed by Noel Cantwell, had begun their first ever European adventure beating Trakia Plovdiv...
Preview: Bulgaria vs. Gibraltar - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Bulgaria and Gibraltar, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Ghanaian forward Elvis Manu scores in Botev Plodiv's defeat to Spartak Varna in Bulgaria
Ghanaian forward Elvis Manu was on target for Botev Plodiv in the Bulgarian league on Friday night. The experienced forward netted his side's...
Matchday Memories: On This Day 1970 – City’s Euro Adventure Begins in Bulgaria (& 2010 Reunion Remembered)
The Sky Blues sixth place finish in 1969-70 gave them the chance of an inaugural fixture in their first ever European campaign this season. They...
Highland League: Formartine United sign Bulgarian midfielder Danail Dimov
Formartine United have signed Bulgarian midfielder Danail Dimov. Dimov, 21, joins the Pitmedden side after being released by Bulgarian outfit FC...
Ludogorets attacker Bernard Tekpetey reacts following Europa League win over AS Roma
Ludogorets forward Bernard Tekpetey was left pleased with his team's Europa League victory over AS Roma on Thursday.The Bulgarian champions stunned...
Ghana forward Bernard Tekpetey shines as Ludogorets stun AS Roma in Europa League
Ghana forward Bernard Tekpetey excelled as Bulgarian giants Ludogorets defeated AS Roma to start their Europa Leagu on a winning note. The...
Bernard Tekpetey: Ghana forward now the second most valuable player in the Bulgarian top-flight
Ghana and Ludogorets Razgrad forward Bernard Tekpetey is the second most valuable player in the Bulgarian Parva Liga.The 25-year-old has seen his...
Bernard Tekpetey unperturbed by latest Black Stars snub
Ludogorets striker Bernard Tekpet about the latest Black Stars omission because he has high hopes for the future.The Ghanaian is having a fantastic...
Red-hot Bernard Tekpetey snubbed for Ghana friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua
In-form Ghana forward Bernard Tekpetey has failed to make Ghana's squad for the friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua later this month. The...
Forward Bernard Tekpetey on target, sets up another in Ludogorets heavy home win
Ghanaian attacker Bernard Tekpetey scored and set up another when Ludogorets Razgrad demolished FC Hebar 1918 in the Bulgarian Parva...
Dimitar Berbatov once knocked PL fans off their seats with obscene assist for Cristiano Ronaldo
Dimitar Berbatov had a tendency for the spectacular. The gangly-looking Bulgarian striker was like a magician in many ways, pulling something out...
Ghana forward Bernard Tekpetey wins Bulgarian Super Cup with Ludogorets
Ghana forward Bernard Tekpetey has won the Bulgarian Super Cup with Ludogorets. The 24-year-old played 73 minutes as Ludogorets beat Levski Sofia...
Ghana forward Bernard Tekpetey lauds teammates after Ludogorets win against Cherno MoreÂ
Ghana forward Bernard Tekpetey has commended his teammates in Ludogorets win against Cherno More in the Bulgarian top-flight league.The former...
Ghanaian forward Elvis Manu reacts after scoring debut goal in Botev Plovdiv win against SeptemvriÂ
Ghanaian forward Elvis Manu spoke after Botev Plovdiv win against Septemvri Sofia in the Bulgaria top-flight league on Saturday.The former...
UEFA hit Shamrock Rovers with massive fine
The Irish champions have been hit with the punishment after unsavoury scenes towards the end of their home game against Bulgarian side Ludogorets...
Ghanaian forward Bernard Tekpetey bags 4th goal of the season in Ludogorets away triumph
Former Black Stars attacker Bernard Tekpetey extended his goals tally in the season to four after scoring in Ludogorets Razgrad away win in the...
Ghanaian forward Bernard Tekpetey bags 4th goal of the season in Ludogorets away triumph against Cherno More
Former Black Stars attacker Bernard Tekpetey extended his goals tally in the season to four after scoring in Ludogorets Razgrad away win in the...
St Johnstone's Carey on life in Bulgaria and learning from Nakamura
FROM Dingwall to Plymouth sounds like an ideal working title for a book on travels the length and breadth of the British football map.
Ghanaian striker Bernard Tekpetey hails Ludogoretsâ Europa League group stage qualification
Bernard Tekpetey is absolutely delighted after helping Ludoorets reach the group stage of this season's Europa League. The Ghanaian forward was...