Bulgaria-Portugal, Georgi Benkovski Stadium (Pazardjik)
Bulgaria vs Portugal: all the latest European Under-21 Championship 2027 Qualifying round match information including stats, form, history, and more.
Bulgaria vs Luxembourg Prediction & Betting Tips – 26/09/2026
Bulgaria vs Luxembourg Prediction & Betting Tips – 26/09/2026 Bulgaria welcome Luxembourg to open their 2026/27 UEFA Nations League campaign on 26...
Iceland vs Estonia Prediction & Betting Tips – 26/09/2026
Iceland vs Estonia Prediction & Betting Tips – 26/09/2026 Iceland welcome Estonia to open their UEFA Nations League C, Group 4 campaign on 26...
Bulgaria vs Luxembourg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash between Bulgaria and Luxembourg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Bulgaria - Luxembourg predictions
Bulgaria vs Luxembourg prediction and preview for this UEFA Nations League match on 26/09/2026 from our Football experts. Betting tips, lineup,...
MOT View: Leeds fringe player shows his class off the pitch, making contract decision harder
Leeds United midfielder Ilia Gruev is hoping to get some minutes in the tank with Bulgaria during the break. The 26-year-old has now recovered from...
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...
Richards Bay appoint Dimitar Pantev after poor season start
Richards Bay have confirmed the appointment of Bulgarian coach Dimitar Pantev as they look to turn around their fortunes after a poor start to the...
Farke declares Leeds star 'available' vs Crystal Palace, but summer signing is out
Daniel Farke has delivered a team news update ahead of Leeds United's game against Crystal Palace on Sunday.The Whites host the Eagles at Elland...
Early Leeds vs Crystal Palace team news: Seven could miss out at Elland Road
Leeds United are set to play host to Crystal Palace in yet another Elland Road clash.Premier League action returns to LS11 on Sunday less than a...
Ryan Naderi on tenterhooks as Rangers striker waits on major call
Ryan Naderi has certainly seen his profile rise since he joined Rangers. And Ryan Naderi is on tenterhooks. Why? An absolute unknown with no call...
RTE makes new statement on Eurovision stance as Ed Sheeran and Ireland football controversy rumbles on
Ireland will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria
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 in this...
McPherson and McFarlane called up to Scotland U21s squad
Ben McPherson and Liam McFarlane have been called up to the Scotland Under 21s squad for UEFA EURO qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Bulgaria. The...
Edu Gaspar Takes Up New Role At Levski Sofia Following Nottingham Forest Exit
Edu Gaspar has been confirmed as a member of Levski Sofia’s new five-person board of directors following his recent departure from Nottingham...
Bernard Tekpetey assists in Ludogorets win over FK Septemvri Sofia
Ghanaian winger Bernard Tekpetey delivered an influential performance as Ludogorets defeated FK Septemvri Sofia 2-1 in the Parva Liga at Huvepharma...
Levski Sofia vs Salzburg Prediction & Betting Tips – 17/09/2026
Levski Sofia vs Salzburg Prediction & Betting Tips – 17/09/2026 Levski Sofia welcome Salzburg to the Stadion Vasil Levski on 17 September for their...
Ex-Arsenal Edu lands new job in Bulgaria
Former Arsenal player and director Edu Gaspar has officially joined Levski Sofia in Bulgaria, following his departure from Nottingham Forest.
Former Arsenal sporting director Edu secures surprise role following disappointing Nottingham Forest exit
Former Arsenal and Nottingham Forest transfer chief Edu has officially joined the board of directors at Bulgarian champions Levski Sofia following...
Former Arsenal and Nottingham Forest transfer chief Edu lands surprise new role at Bulgarian champions Levski Sofia
The Brazilian, 48, left Forest earlier this month after his contract was terminated following a difficult stint as the club's global head of football.
'Unfortunately...' - Gruev makes admission on recent injury layoff after Leeds U21s return
Ilia Gruev has opened up on the difficulties of missing five months of action for Leeds United because of injury.The Bulgaria international last...
Ilia Gruev: It is a really good feeling to be back
Hear from the Bulgaria international on his return to action.
Leeds senior player named in U21s squad alongside trialist today vs Middlesbrough
Ilia Gruev has taken a huge step towards making his Leeds United first-team return.The 26-year-old midfielder has been a long-term injury absentee...
Team News: Ilia Gruev starts for U21s on return from injury
Bulgarian international given the nod to pick up valuable minutes after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
MOT View: Leeds United vs Newcastle preview: Team news, opposition lowdown & score prediction
Leeds United are looking to end a three-game winless run in all competitions against Newcastle United on Monday.Daniel Farke's side haven't tasted...
Loan deal for Blades winger
Ehije Ukaki will return to his former club on loan in a late move in the summer transfer window.
The winger, 21, has joined Botev Plovdiv, of the...
Report shares if exit-linked duo could still leave West Ham this week
Edson Alvarez and Soungoutou Magassa have not yet been able to find an exit route out of West Ham United.The midfield duo have both been searching...
Emmanuel Boateng scores first goal of the season as Hapoel Tel Aviv thrash Hap. Ramat Gan
Former Ghana international striker Emmanuel Boateng opened his goalscoring account for the new Israeli Premier League season by finding the net in...
Ghanaian youngster Douglas Owusu scores again as Hapoel Tel Aviv cruise to emphatic victory
Ghanaian winger Douglas Owusu continued his impressive start to life in Israel by scoring again for Hapoel Tel Aviv in their emphatic 4-0 victory...
MOT View: 3 Leeds players whose futures could be decided by Jan, including forgotten striker
Leeds United may still have some players on their books who they failed to sell in the summer. But there are also several individuals who now have...
Toronto FC sign Colombian winger Alejandro Piedrahita
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Toronto FC have acquired winger Alejandro Piedrahita on loan from Bulgarian first-division side CSKA Sofia, the...
Ivo departs
Goalkeeper Ivo Grbić has left Bramall Lane on a permanent basis.
The 30-year-old has joined Bulgarian top-flight outfit Ludogorets for an...
European football: Elversberg stun Leverkusen in dream Bundesliga debut
Team from town of 13,000 stun 2023-24 championsNkunku returns as RB Leipzig ease past GladbachBundesliga newcomers Elversberg began their first...
Orlando City acquire Brazilian defender Vinícius Nogueira
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Orlando City have acquired left back Vinícius Nogueira on loan from Bulgarian top-flight side PFC Ludogorets, the...
Ghanaian forward Bernard Tekpetey suffers injury scare ahead of Ludogorets clash
Ghanaian forward Bernard Tekpetey has suffered an injury setback and was left out of Ludogorets’ squad for their 1-1 home draw against...
Prediction: Levski Sofia vs AEK Athens
Levski Sofia welcome AEK Athens to Natsionalen Stadion Vasil Levski on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League playoff tie, with both...
The moment Dimitar Mitov knew his Aberdeen love affair had to end as he hails 'unbelievable' Stephen Robinson
The Bulgaria keeper has left Pittodrie for St Pauli in a £450,000 transfer to Germany
Lionel Messi misses third consecutive penalty: What’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s worst streak?
Lionel Messi missed his third consecutive penalty kick, sparking comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo's worst slump from the spot.
Lionel Messi has...
Christopher Acheampong joins Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa from CSKA 1948 on loan
Ghanaian right-back Christopher Acheampong has joined Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa from CSKA 1948 on loan, strengthening the Bulgarian second-tier...
Former Liverpool Midfielder Making Bulgaria Move
Former Liverpool star Marko Grujic is heading for a new destination, with Bulgarian outfit Levski Sofia 'set to sign' the midfielder.
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Official: St. Pauli confirm signing of Aberdeen goalkeeper Mitov
St. Pauli replaced Nikola Vasilj with Bulgarian international Dimitar Mitov.
Kairat vs Levski Sofia Prediction & Betting Tips – 11/08/2026
Kairat vs Levski Sofia Prediction & Betting Tips – 11/08/2026 Kairat Almaty welcome Levski Sofia to the Astana Arena on 11 August 2026 for the...
Dimitar Mitov sees Aberdeen transfer exit accelerate as bounty of Euro sides target wanted goalkeeper
The Bulgaria international is into the final year of his contract at Pittodrie and has a wealth of suitors on the continent
Wolves set sights on move for 10-cap goalkeeper
Wolves are targeting a move for the Bulgarian international with a move for Brazilian goalkeeper Andrew failing to take off.
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‘Requested’ – Wolves Test Water Over Move For Star Playing Tonight
Wolves are interested in Bulgaria international goalkeeper Svetoslav Vutsov, who currently plays for Levski Sofia.
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Bernard Tekpetey scores as Ludogorets maintain perfect start to Bulgarian league campaign
Ghanaian winger Bernard Tekpetey was on target as Ludogorets beat Botev Vratsa 2-1 to make it three wins from three at the start of the Bulgarian...
Christian departs
The Blades have agreed the sale of Christian Nwachukwu for an undisclosed fee.
Nwachukwu, 20, has signed for Sabah FC, who play in the Azerbaijan...
Former Ghana U20 defender Fard Ibrahim completes move to Israeli side Hapoel Ramat Gan
Ghanaian defender Fard Ibrahim has sealed a move to Israeli side Hapoel Ramat Gan Givatayim FC. The 26-year-old year-old signed a one-year deal to...
Where every released QPR player has moved this summer with France, Bulgaria deals confirmed
QPR have released five players this summer, but where have they all moved? We take a look at their latest transfers here.
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Emmanuel Boateng double sends Ludogorets out of Europa Conference League
Emmanuel Boateng scored twice as Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a 2-2 draw with Ludogorets Razgrad in the second leg of their Europa Conference League...
Bernard Tekpetey receives Man of the Match award after inspiring Ludogorets to victory at Dunav Ruse
Ghana forward Bernard Tekpetey received the award for the Man of the Match after his excellent display for Ludogorets against Dunav Ruse in the...
Bernard Tekpetey scores and assists as Ludogorets cruised to victory at Dunav Ruse
Ghana winger Bernard Tekpetey got off to a flying start in the new Bulgarian Parva Liga after registering his first goal and assist to lead...
Uefa hit Derry City and CSKA Sofia with fines after Brandywell trouble
Bulgarian fans banned for one away game after ‘Nazi salutes' were observed during Europa League game
Prediction: Slavia Sofia vs CSKA Sofia
The 2026-27 Bulgarian First League gets underway with one of the country’s most historic rivalries on Monday evening, as Slavia Sofia welcome CSKA...
What’s the highest-scoring third-place game in FIFA World Cup history?
Only one match in all of FIFA World Cup history saw two national teams score a combined total of 9 goals. The clash at the 1958 tournament holds...
What’s the biggest win in a third-place game in FIFA World Cup history?
In a third-place game, there was a national team that scored 4 goals and didn't allow any; it was the biggest win for the bronze medal. The World...
Today’s Members Birthdays: Our Bulgarian Int’l Former Sky Blue Is 39 Today.’Happy Birthday’ Vladimir!!
In our second Sky Blue birthday celebration of the day (following Jonathan Gould) we have to send CCFPA ‘Happy Returns’ greetings to another...
All the Golden Boot winners in FIFA World Cup history by year
The FIFA World Cup is one of the toughest tournaments in the world, so if a player wins the Golden Boot, it means he was able to score against...
Genuine hope may have been fleeting for England. But it was still life-affirming | Max Rushden
Two minutes and 55 seconds. That's how long I really had hope of reaching the World Cup final. And it didn't kill meIn her book Hope in the Dark...
Slavi Spasov on signing for Yeovil Town and aiming to fire towards promotion
The Bulgarian has signed a two-year deal after enjoying a successful campaign with the Shrimpers
Mihail departs on loan
Mihail Polendakov has left United to join Ludogorets on a season-long loan deal.
The teenager returns to his homeland in a switch that gives the...
View: Leeds transfer plans show they have no room for sentiment, it's bad news for one player
Leeds United's transformation over the past few seasons has been rapid.Since 49ers Enterprises completed their big-money takeover in July 2023,...
James McClean calls for aggressive approach as Derry City face CSKA Sofia in Europa League
Derry City are underdogs against CSKA Sofia in the Europa League qualifying round - but James McClean is determined to make the most of their...
Prediction: CSKA Sofia vs Derry City
Getting their Europa League qualifying adventure underway on Thursday night, CSKA Sofia will welcome Derry City to Bulgaria. With all eyes fixed on...
View: Leeds star likely stares at Leeds uncertainty after latest injury update
Ilia Gruev continues to recover from his injury as the Leeds United midfielder gets ready to return for pre-season training.The Bulgaria...
Who is Dinko Horkas? Everything you need to know about Celtic's potential next number one
Celtic have been heavily linked with Las Palmas' number one goalkeeper Dinko Horkas in recent days.The Hoops are in desperate need of a new number...
Mexico fans: what is the mood before your World Cup tie against England?
Mexico have won four games without conceding a goal. How is excitement building before the big last-16 match?Well, Mexico fans, it's looking good....
Mory Diaw’s profile: Who is Senegal’s goalkeeper? Age, height, career milestones and more
A slow-burn story unfolding on football’s biggest stage, where Senegal’s last line of defense, Mory Diaw, steps into the spotlight as questions...
2026 World Cup bracket updated with Mexico’s path to potential final
After eliminating Ecuador in the Round of 32, Mexico know how their potential path to the 2026 World Cup final could turn out. Mexico have done it....
Mexico beats Ecuador in FIFA World Cup, advances to Round of 16
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a...
Botev Plovdiv strengthen attack with signing of Chidera Okoh
Bulgarian First League side Botev Plovdiv have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Chidera Michael Okoh from Greek club Asteras Aktor ahead...
Ousmane Dembele pulls off what Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo never did at World Cup with hat-trick vs Norway
Ousmane Dembele had a remarkable performance for France against Norway at the 2026 World Cup. Ousmane Dembele made World Cup history with a...
World Cup 2026: England extend unwanted record after Ghana goalless draw
England added Ghana to a growing list of opponents after playing out a 0-0 draw in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.The...
Best photos as Dunfermline Athletic brave Bulgarian heat for pre-season training camp
Neil Lennon and the Pars are kicking off their summer work in Europe.
Leeds blow rivals out of the water with multi-million transfer bid as selling club responds - reports
Leeds United are keen to beat Manchester United to the signing of Southampton star Shea Charles this summer.Although Man United have almost sealed...
View: 23-app Leeds star done for at Elland Road after transfer update, Whites must cash in
Ilia Gruev is almost certain to be cast aside at Leeds United this summer.Leeds will have their priorities for the transfer window, and among the...
Andrew Tod sets out key ambitions for Dunfermline Athletic’s pre-season trip to Bulgaria
The Pars forward enjoyed a remarkable campaign in 2025/26.
Schira: Milan agree personal terms with ‘wonderkid’ from Bulgaria
By: Isak Möller
AC Milan have agreed personal terms with the Bulgarian wonderkid Tomi Hadzhiev, who will join the club once he turns 16 later this...
European club draws for Irish league sides throw up winnable fixtures
Derry City are also in Europa League action but they face Bulgarian heavyweights