Bulgaria 0 Spain 3: Watch Cucurella score stunner as fans brand Chelsea star ‘best left-back in the world’
MARC CUCURELLA was hailed as the “best left-back in the world” after his stunner in Spain’s opening 2026 World Cup qualifier.
La Roja travelled to...
Bulgaria-Gibraltar, Georgi Benkovski Stadium (Pazardjik)
Bulgaria vs Gibraltar: all the latest European Under-21 Championship 2027 Qualifying round match information including stats, form, history, and more.
Spain player ratings vs Bulgaria: Lamine Yamal is an inspiration! European champions make a statement with thumping win in first World Cup qualifier as Mikel Merino, Marc Cucurella and Mikel Oyarzabal all score
Lamine Yamal was a constant thorn in Bulgaria's side as Spain, who should have scored a sackful more goals, rolled over a desperately sorry Bulgaria.
Lamine Yamal injured? Barcelona star leaves Spain match with possible back issue
Barcelona may have a big injury problem to worry about in the first international break of the season as Lamine Yamal seems to have picked up a...
How to Watch Bulgaria vs Spain: Live Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying, TV Channel
Bulgaria is set to take on Spain in this World Cup 2026 qualifier match on Thursday at Vasil Levski National Stadium.
Bulgaria vs Spain Predictions: Big win tipped for European champions
Our expert offers his best Bulgaria vs Spain predictions for thier 2026 World Cup qualifier today, with La Roja backed to win big. (04/09/2025)
International Blades
Sydie Peck's first inclusion in an England U21 squad is the highlight of the several Blades that are set to represent their respective countries...
Ireland vs Hungary betting offer: Bet £10 get £40 in free bets on BetMGM
Ireland welcome Hungary on Saturday night at the Aviva Stadium for the World Cup Qualifier in Group F.
And BetMGM are offering new customers £40 in...
Spain XI vs Bulgaria – Predicted lineup and team news
Bulgaria begin their World Cup qualification campaign with a formidable opponent as they host Spain at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia...
Bulgaria vs Spain – Match preview and team news
Bulgaria and Spain clash in a crucial European World Cup qualifier at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia on Thursday. Both sides will be...
Bulgaria vs Spain - World Cup qualifier: TV channel, prediction, team news & lineups
Bulgaria vs Spain World Cup qualifier preview with team news, predicted lineups and analysis as La Roja aim to extend unbeaten run in Sofia.
Bulgaria vs Spain predictions and betting tips - Yamal to star in goal fest
Bulgaria take on Spain in the World Cup Qualifier on Thursday night as the first International break of the season commences.
Bulgaria vs Spain...
Yamal, Williams to resume formidable partnership? How Spain could line up against Bulgaria
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Thursday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria.
Bulgaria vs Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Bulgaria and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Four deadline day deals complete summer business
United completed summer transfer business on Monday, with four new faces joining the club as part of a busy deadline day.
These additions join the...
Bulgaria vs Spain Prediction and Betting Tips | September 4th 2025
Bulgaria will face Spain at the Vasil Levski National Stadium on Thursday in the opening round of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Midweek football acca tips [4-5 September 2025]
The Premier League is on hold as the World Cup qualification process resumes in Europe and beyond.
We have previewed five of the international...
Prediction: Bulgaria vs Spain – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts
Verdict: Spain win to nil Best Odds: 3/5 Bookmaker: Dachbet Getting their World Cup qualifying campaign underway on Thursday night, Spain will...
How to watch Bulgaria vs. Spain: Date, time, live stream, and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Thursday's World Cup qualifier between Bulgaria and Spain.
Lamine Yamal Faces FIFA Window Challenge as Spain Lose PSG Star
The FIFA international window is here, and Spain will have two FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Bulgaria and Türkiye. While La Roja have...
U’s add Bulgaria international on deadline day
OXFORD United have completed the deadline day season-long loan signing of Bulgaria international Filip Krastev.
´Joan´s time will come´ – De la Fuente defends Garcia´s Spain omission
Luis de la Fuente has defended his decision to leave Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia out of Spain’s squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers....
Defender Leonardo Barroso Called Up to Portugal U-21 National Team for September U-21 EURO Qualifying
CHICAGO (Aug. 29, 2025) – Chicago Fire FC defender Leonardo Barroso has been called to the Portugal U-21 National Team for the first matches of...
Seven from Barca, two from Real Madrid: De la Fuente's Spain squad revealed!
Seven Barcelona players are named in the Spain squad for the September internationals with Bulgaria and Turkey, but there are only two...
Seven Barcelona players called up as Spain announce squad for World Cup Qualifiers
The Barcelona contingent once again headlines the latest Spain squad for their first two World Cup Qualifiers away to Bulgaria (Sept. 4) and Turkey...
Ghana forward Bernard Tekpetey scores and assists a goal as Ludogorets thump KF Shkendija in Europa League play-off
Ghana international Bernard Tekpetey put up a good performance to help Ludogorets secure an emphatic 4-1 victory over KF Shkendija in the Europa...
Stiliyan Petrov Admits: ‘They Won't Let Me Back’ After Calling Out Celtic Hierarchy
Former Celtic midfielder Stiliyan Petrov has raised concerns about the club's lack of transfer activity, but admits speaking out might cost him a...
Prediction: AZ Alkmaar vs Levski Sofia
Prediction: AZ Alkmaar to win 2-0 Best Odds: 11/2 Bookmaker: Zetbet AZ Alkmaar and Levski Sofia will lock horns with each other in the second leg...
Former Celtic academy star makes surprise switch to Bulgaria's oldest club
Hopefully he can kick on 💪
'I didn't say bye to Sir Alex Ferguson when I left Man Utd – not after how he treated me'
Dimitar Berbatov enjoyed a successful four-year stint at Manchester United, but the manner of the Bulgarian's Old Trafford departure saw him lose...
Ghanaian defender Christopher Acheampong joins PFC Montana on loan
Former Accra Lions defender Christopher Acheampong has joined Bulgarian outfit PFC Montana in the summer transfer window.The 25-year-old signed a...
Ethel Caterham, world's oldest person, marks 116th birthday
Caterham was born in Hampshire in August 1909, when Edward VII reigned, and now lives in care home in SurreyEthel Caterham, the last surviving...
284-game Leeds United legend 'offered' to crisis-ridden Championship club as transfer embargo lifted
Liam Cooper only left Leeds United for Bulgaria 11 months ago but could be on the move again.
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He is a former Ballon d’Or contender who retired at 28 after falling out of love with soccer to become vacuum salesman
He once finished fourth in Ballon d’Or voting, was top scorer at a European Championship, and lifted multiple international trophies in European...
St Pat’s v Besiktas preview: Saints eyeing ‘one of great victories in Irish football history’ against Turkish giants
Stephen Kenny’s vast experience as a manager in European competition, a road that began for him with Longford Town against Bulgarian opposition 24...
CSKA 1948 loan Christopher Acheampong to Montana
Bulgarian side CSKA 1948 have confirmed the loan move of Ghanaian right-back Christopher Acheampong to Montana.The 25-year-old, widely known as...
Prediction: Braga vs Levski Sofia
Verdict: Total away goals under 0.5 Best odds: 8/11 Bookmaker: 888sport Braga will aim to capitalize on home advantage when they host Levski Sofia...
Former Irish League striker lands new club after spending one season with Glentoran
Former Glentoran striker Wassim Aouachria has landed himself a new club after making the move to Bulgarian second-tier outfit Vihren Sandanski.
I am very happy to sign with this historic club in Bulgaria - Enock Kwateng
Enock Kwateng couldn't hide his excitement after completing a move to Bulgarian side Botev Plovdiv.The experienced French-born Ghanaian full-back,...
Enock Kwarteng joins Bulgarian side Botev Plovdiv
Botev Plovdiv continues to bolster its squad with the signing of experienced full-back Enock Kwateng.The French-born Ghanaian impressed during his...
Prediction: Levski vs Braga – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts
Verdict: Braga win & Under 4.5 goals Best Odds: 5/6 Bookmaker: Dachbet Looking to claim a first-leg advantage on Thursday evening, Braga will...
Bulgarian Blade
United have again dipped into the Bulgarian market to secure the signature of a highly rated prospect, who will become one of the Blades' latest...
Members News: Our Bulgarian Int’l Former Sky Blue Is 38 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...
Arsene Wenger refutes Jurgen Klopp claim with staunch defence of Club World Cup
Ever the company man at FIFA, Arsene Wenger has come out swinging against former foe Jurgen Klopp.
The FIFA chief of global football development...
Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Toku leaves OH Leuven after contract termination
Belgian Pro League side OH Leuven has officially parted ways with Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Toku, ending a chapter that began with promise but...
Premier League club signed Sporting Lisbon star one year after week-long cocaine binge
Mario Jardel's stint in England was short and sweet, but happenings off the pitch couldn't have been much different.
The Brazilian forward arrived...
I'm a former Aberdeen star who helped down Claudio Caniggia and Lothar Matthaus during our glorious World Cup run
Two future Dons players were key men in the Bulgaria side that made it all the way to the last four in 1994 and one has opened up on the magical...
Dimitar Mitov reignites long-lost Aberdeen connection as 1994 World Cup star beams at Scottish Cup heroics
The shot-stopper is the first Bulgarian national to play for the Dons in a quarter of a century
Bayern Munich identify their new goalkeeper as Bundesliga champions make offer for ex-Borussia Dortmund player
Reports from Bulgaria claim that Bayern Munich have sent an offer for Ludogorets' Hendrik Bonmann, with the Bulgarian side looking for replacements.
Friends and big personalities are backing me to play for Black Stars - Musah Mohammed
Ghanaian midfielder Musah Mohammed is gaining attention from friends, respected figures, and clubs who want to see him break into the Black...
'I believe I’ll be in the Black Stars before the 2025/26 season ends' – Musah Mohammed
Ghanaian midfielder Musah Mohammed has expressed optimism about earning a national team call-up after a strong debut season in the Turkish Super...
Ghana midfielder Musah Mohammed set to leave Turkish side Bodrum
Ghanaian midfielder Musah Mohammed is expected to leave Turkish club Bodrum FK following their relegation from the Turkish Super Lig.The...
Ludogorets and Göztepe eye Ghana midfielder Musah Mohammed
Ghanaian midfielder Musah Mohammed has attracted interest from Bulgarian champions Ludogorets and Turkish top-flight side Göztepe, per Joy...
Tottenham fans will love what Dimitar Berbatov just said about his time at Spurs compared to Manchester United
Although Dimitar Berbatov spent longer at Manchester United than he did at Tottenham Hotspur, the Bulgarian has now given two answers that hint...
Rangers’ Euro foes Panathinaikos turn down mega £17MILLION bid for star man as Champions League showdown approaches
PANATHINAIKOS have turned down a £17 million offer from Fiorentina for Greek international striker Fotis Ioannidis because they want him to fire...
Former Cove Rangers and Highland League goalkeeper has trial with Dunfermline Athletic
Balint Demus played for Dunfermline Athletic at the weekend and was also with the Pars in Bulgaria last week for a training camp.
"If he wins it, I'll give it to him personally" - Hristo Stoichkov names defender and midfielder who can challenge Lamine Yamal for 2025 Ballon d'Or
Former Bulgarian footballer Hristo Stoichkov has backed Barcelona's Lamine Yamal to win the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
Dundee snap up Bulgarian international Plamen Galabov
The Dark Blues summer rebuild continues.
Dutch icon Michael Reiziger lifted Champions League at Ajax, played with Rivaldo and is now plotting England’s downfall
BEFORE the Class of ‘92's crowning moment, it was Ajax's Academy of Total Football that stole the march and produced a team of homegrown stars that...
Luis de la Fuente talks Garcia's Spain chances after Barca move
Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Lots of praise and a warning for the stopper Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has...
Dunfermline Athletic’s pre-season step ups as assistant Iain Brunskill sets out aims of Bulgaria trip
The Pars will spend seven days in the Balkan country.
SC Cambuur complete the signing of Ghanaian defender Jamal Amofa
Dutch outfit, SC Cambuur, have secured the signing of Ghanaian defender Jamal Amofa.The Eerste Divisie side announced the acquisition of the...
Delighted Jamal Amofa eager to get started at new club SC Cambuur
Dutch-born defender of Ghanaian descent, Jamal Amofa, has shared his excitement after completing his move to SC Cambuur.The defender completed his...
Bulgarian outfit CSKA Sofia secure signing of Ghanaian midfielder Sharif Osman
Bulgarian outfit CSKA 1948 Sofia have completed the acquisition of Ghanaian midfielder Sharif Osman ahead of the 2025/26 football campaign.The...
‘He snapped me' - Louis Tomlinson jokingly demands apology from talkSPORT host
Louis Tomlinson jokingly demanded a donation from Gabby Agbonlahor as payback for injuring him in a charity match back in 2013.
The One Direction...
EXCLUSIVE: French-Ghanaian winger Emmanuel Attah released by Spartak Pleven
French-Ghanaian winger Emmanuel Attah has parted ways with Bulgarian second-tier side Spartak Pleven following the end of his contract.The...
EXCLUSIVE: Etar Veliko Tarnovo part ways with Ghanaian midfielder Sharif Osman
Bulgarian second-tier side Etar Veliko Tarnovo have parted ways with Ghanaian defensive midfielder Sharif Osman, 22, following the expiry of his...
‘Either genius or madness’ – Sheffield United sign little-known star from Bulgaria as part of new AI transfer model
SHEFFIELD UNITED have embraced their new AI transfer model with the addition of a little-known star from Bulgaria.
The Blades have signed Ehije...
Why Rocco Vata opted for Ireland ahead of Scotland and Albania - in his own words
Watford’s former Celtic midfielder Rocco Vata made his senior Ireland debut in the Nations League play-off against Bulgaria.
Young talent checks in
The Blades have dipped back into the Bulgarian market to secure another up-and-coming attacking talent.
Following the January arrival of winger...
EXCLUSIVE: Ghanaian forward Kwasi Osei Bonsu returns to Belgium with move to SK Roeselare
Ghanaian striker Kwasi Osei Bonsu has completed a move to Belgian club SK Roeselare from Romanian side RFC Tournai.The 22-year-old secured the...
talkSPORT betting tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Wednesday 11 June
The summer of international football continues on Wednesday, with friendlies, World Cup qualifiers and the European Under 21 Championship to look...
Lamine Yamal shares Pedri’s post after loss to Ronaldo’s Portugal, hinting at potential date for redemption
Following a final loss to Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal national team, Lamine Yamal shared an image published by Pedri, with a suggestive message...
TMW: Milan considering move for 17-year-old Bulgarian star – the details about Minkov
By: Ben Dixon
It is not just about strengthening the present for AC Milan, and this is why it is no shock to see the club scouting the youth...
Juventus joins the race to sign exciting Bulgarian teenager
Over the years, Juventus has consistently focused on signing young players, particularly as they continue to strengthen their flourishing…
The post...
OFFICIAL: AC Horsens announce signing of Ghanaian starlet John Batigi
AC Horsens have officially confirmed the signing of highly-rated Ghanaian attacker John Batigi from Bulgarian side Botev Plovdiv as exclusively...
Greece-Bulgaria, Pankritio (Heraklion)
Greece vs Bulgaria: all the latest Friendly Matches 2026 match information including stats, form, history, and more.
EXCLUSIVE: Ghanaian wonderkid John Batigi joins Danish side AC Horsens
Ghanaian teenage sensation John Batigi has taken another major step in his burgeoning football career, sealing a move to Danish club AC Horsens on...
Bitesize Prediction: Greece vs Bulgaria – 10/06/25
Competition: International Friendly Market: Greece win Odds: 2/5 @ Pribet Looking to extend on their recent purple patch, Greece will welcome...
‘We're so proud to be Irish’ – Dara O’Shea pinpoints traits he feels will boost World Cup qualification chances
DARA O'Shea believes Ireland's World Cup hopes can be more than just paper talk — if they follow the manager's laws of momentum.
Ireland face...
Celtic-bound star could be set for his first Scotland cap as Steve Clarke eyes late call up for Liechtenstein clash
STEVE CLARKE will turn to exiting Aberdeen goalkeeper Ryan Doohan to answer Scotland’s goalkeeping SOS.
Head coach Clarke’s been left with an...
Eamon Dunphy changes tune on Hallgrimsson as he backs Ireland for World Cup play-off ‘if not more’ after Senegal draw
EAMON DUNPHY seems to have changed his tune on Heimir Hallgrimsson following Ireland’s draw with Senegal.
The Boys in Green drew 1-1 with the...
Republic of Ireland held to 1-1 draw by Senegal as Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side impress in fiery friendly
THERE was a flock of seagulls, a flying winger, and then Ireland had their wings clipped.
The Boys in Green were held to a 1-1 draw by Senegal at...
talkSPORT betting tips - Best football bets and expert advice for Friday 6 June
There is lots of international football on Friday with a whole host of 2026 World Cup qualifiers and friendly matches.
Ireland, Wales, Italy and...
Bulgaria-Cyprus, Hristo Botev Stadium (Plovdiv)
Bulgaria vs Cyprus: all the latest Friendly Matches 2026 match information including stats, form, history, and more.
Preview: Bulgaria vs. Cyprus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Bulgaria and Cyprus, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.