Alan Pardew quits as CSKA Sofia manager due to racism from Bulgarian club's fans

Alan Pardew has resigned from CSKA Sofia due to racist behaviour from some of the Bulgarian team's fans.
GOAL.COM Jun 1, 2022

Alan Pardew quits as CSKA Sofia boss after Bulgarian club's fans racially abused black players

Pardew first joined CSKA as a technical director in November 2020, before stepping in as interim manager following the departure of Stoycho...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jun 1, 2022

Alan Pardew quits CSKA Sofia after vile fans hurl bananas at their black players

Former Newcastle United and Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has quit as manager of Bulgarian first division outfit CSKA Sofia due to a "small group...
DAILY STAR Jun 1, 2022

Ex-Kilmarnock boss Alex Dyer QUITS Bulgarian club job after he and black players pelted with bananas by own fans

FORMER Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer has quit Bulgarian outfit CSKA Sofia – after he and the club’s black players were pelted with bananas by their...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jun 1, 2022

Alan Pardew quits CSKA Sofia after 34 days with former West Ham manager walking out over racist abuse

ALAN PARDEW has quit Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia after just 34 days in charge. The ex-West Ham and Newcastle boss has walked out after fans of the...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jun 1, 2022

Preview: Bulgaria vs. North Macedonia - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Bulgaria and North Macedonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK May 31, 2022

Watch football club owner fight with player over penalty-taker just to see spot-kick MISSED and side go bust

A Bulgarian football team went out of business 24 hours after their owner stormed the pitch to change their penalty taker in the dying moments of a...
THE SUN May 25, 2022

Owner storms pitch demanding player takes penalty - only to miss sending them down

The owner of a Bulgarian football club stormed the pitch to demand a player to save a potentially relegation saving penalty, but after missing the...
DAILY STAR May 23, 2022

Pardew reveals what life is REALLY like at CSKA Sofia including sleeping at training ground and dealing with fireworks

FORMER Premier League manager Alan Pardew has given an insight into what life is like at CSKA Sofia, including sleeping at the training ground....
THE SUN May 17, 2022

'Injured' footballer wastes time deliberately falling off stretcher to infuriate rivals

One Bulgarian footballer took timewasting to a new extreme as he purposefully fell from a stretcher to wind down the clock when 2-1 up against...
DAILY STAR May 12, 2022

DR Congo international Jody Lukoki dies aged 29

SOCCERNEWS.COM May 9, 2022

Barcelona set to sign Martin Georgiev

Barcelona are reportedly closing in on the capture of 16-year-old Bulgarian prodigy Martin Georgiev from Slavia Sofia.
THE HARD TACKLE May 5, 2022

Alan Pardew gets new permanent job - and could lift trophy within a fortnight

Former West Ham United and Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has made a return to management in Bulgaria just a fortnight before his new side plays...
DAILY STAR Apr 29, 2022

Alan Pardew returns to management at CSKA Sofia and could win a trophy within a fortnight

ALAN PARDEW is back in management at CSKA Sofia – with the Bulgarian Cup final immediately at stake. The ex-Newcastle, West Ham and Crystal Palace...
THE SUN Apr 28, 2022

Alan Pardew becomes permanent CSKA Sofia manager

The 60-year-old had been at the Bulgarian club as technical director since he was dismissed by Dutch side ADO Den Hag in 2020 but has now agreed to...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Apr 28, 2022

Alan Pardew set for sensational return to management at CSKA Sofia as ex-Newcastle boss moves from technical director

FORMER Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is set for a sensational return to management at CSKA Sofia. Pardew has been working as the Bulgarian club’s...
THE SUN Apr 14, 2022

Dimitar Berbatov told his agent to 'f*ck off' when Man City tried to hijack his move to Man United

The Bulgarian striker joined Manchester United from Tottenham for £30m in September 2008 - but could have turned out for their fierce city rivals....
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Apr 12, 2022

Sheffield Wednesday: Title tilts, Bulgaria caps and a Championship move – how the trialists Owls rejected are getting on

It feels a long time ago now, but Sheffield Wednesday had a long look around in their whirlwind of summer transfer activity last time out.
THE STAR Mar 31, 2022

Plymouth Argyle striker Luke Jephcott training today after injury scare

Jephcott was hurt playing for Wales under-21s in Switzerland and missed their home game against Bulgaria on Tuesday
PLYMOUTHHERALD.CO.UK Mar 31, 2022

Rangers wide man gets huge boost ahead of Celtic clash

Borna Barisic enjoyed 90 minutes for Croatia on Tuesday as they beat Bulgaria 2-1 in a practice game played in Qatar. The importance of this game...
VITAL FOOTBALL Mar 30, 2022

Celtic Youngster Rocco Vata Scores for Ireland

ROCCA VATA starred as Ireland drew 2-2 to Bulgaria. His country was 2-0 down at halftime when Colin O’Brien’s managerned to the Celtic youngster....
CELTS ARE HERE Mar 29, 2022

Hatters midfielder Thorpe makes Wales U21s debut in Euro qualifier draw with Bulgaria U21s

Town youngster impresses on first start
LUTON TODAY Mar 29, 2022

Bulgaria’s Despodov sent off for Cristiano Ronaldo-style celebration just seconds after scoring opener against Croatia

BULGARIA’S Kiril Despodov was sent off for a Cristiano Ronaldo-style celebration seconds after scoring against Croatia. The winger went from so...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 29, 2022

Preview: Croatia vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Croatia and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 27, 2022

Preview: Qatar vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Qatar and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 24, 2022

Rangers star Borna Barsic ‘not happy’ at being dropped but says it’s ‘nothing terrible’

RANGERS defender Borna Barisic admits he’s ‘not happy’ at being dropped by Giovanni van Bronckhorst, but insists it’s no big deal for him and his...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 22, 2022

Fulham player set for transfer talks with Scottish club

Fulham youngster Sylvester Jasper could soon become a permanent Hibernian player, with manager Shaun Maloney suggesting that talks could soon begin...
FOOTBALLLEAGUEWORLD.CO.UK Mar 17, 2022

Soccer: Pro-Russian Bulgarian ultras eyed for Roma-Lazio

Bridges near Olimpico to be policed strongly
ANSA.IT Mar 17, 2022

'He's been on our radar' - Brighton defender receives first international call-up

Brighton defender Ed Turns has joined the Wales set-up ahead of the European Championship Under-21 qualifiers against Switzerland and Bulgaria.
BRIGHTON AN DHOVE INDEPENDENT Mar 16, 2022

Sam Pearson called up for Wales U21

INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE - OFFICIAL SITE Mar 16, 2022

Dimitar Berbatov makes Manchester United vs Tottenham score prediction

The Bulgarian enjoyed an impressive career at both clubs
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Mar 12, 2022

Dimitar Berbatov hilariously commentates over his Man Utd goal against Chelsea to leave Rio Ferdinand in stitches

DIMITAR BERBATOV had team-mate Rio Ferdinand in stitches with his commentary of a goal he scored for Manchester United against Chelsea in 2009....
THE SUN Feb 17, 2022

Across State Lines: Puncec Signs in Bulgaria

THEBLUETESTAMENT.COM Feb 16, 2022

Barcelona legend's brilliant response after being caught out over 'Free Porn Sex Video'

Hristo Stoichkov is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever Barcelona players and is an icon in Bulgaria, but he will have been left a little...
DAILY STAR Feb 8, 2022

Former Birmingham City man reveals details behind 'out of the blue' Aston Villa transfer

Howard had a short spell in the Second City in 2014, joining in January after a short stint abroad in the Bulgarian capital with CSKA Sofia before...
BIRMINGHAM LIVE Feb 5, 2022

Cambridge United's Dimitar Mitov reveals Dimitar Berbatov message after FA Cup heroics

The Bulgarian goalkeeper received more than 1,000 messages after his super-show in the third round, with former Manchester United striker Dimitar...
IRISH MIRROR Feb 4, 2022

Luton – So It’s Goodbye From Simon Sluga

As we first feared, over the weekend, Luton’s most expensive signing, Simon Sluga, has indeed left the club. Sluga, who joined Luton on...
VITAL FOOTBALL Jan 31, 2022

‘Solid replacement’ – Plenty of Luton fans react to transfer deal with Aston Villa

Luton Town have completed the loan signing of Aston Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer, the Championship club have announced. Following the permanent...
FOOTBALLLEAGUEWORLD.CO.UK Jan 31, 2022

Luton keeper Simon Sluga completes move to Bulgarian side Ludogorets for an undisclosed fee

Town stopper departs Kenilworth Road
LUTON TODAY Jan 31, 2022

Exclusive: Luton closing in on transfer deal for West Brom man

Luton Town are set to sign goalkeeper Alex Palmer on a loan deal from their Championship rivals West Bromwich Albion, sources have exclusively told...
FOOTBALLLEAGUEWORLD.CO.UK Jan 30, 2022

How the Celtic pundits reacted to Liel Abada's epic winner as ice cool Stiliyan Petrov told pals to keep the faith

The Bulgarian was the calmest man in Parkhead as Celtic threw everything at Dundee United while Jackie McNamara noticed a tactical shift that paid...
DAILY RECORD Jan 29, 2022

Vihiga's Engesha joins Bulgarian player agency

The fleet-footed striker is rumoured to be on the radar of most European clubs after starring for Vihiga for the last four seasons.
THE-STAR.CO.KE Jan 29, 2022

Rangers-linked Bulgarian player of the year - winger move played down

As with many reported transfer targets at this time of year, the murmurs of a Rangers move for Kiril Despodov have disappeared almost as soon as...
VITAL FOOTBALL Jan 26, 2022

AFCON 2021 Squads – Group B

GROUP B GUINEA Coach: Kaba Diawara Goalkeepers Aly Keita (Ostersund, Sweden) Ibrahima Kone (Hibernians, Malta) Moussa Camara (Horoya, Guinea)...
WORLDSOCCER.COM Jan 11, 2022

Charlotte FC sign Croatian goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina

MLS expansion team Charlotte FC announced the signing of Croatian goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina from Bulgarian side Ludogorets Razgrad
90MIN.COM Dec 28, 2021

Warren Feeney had ‘proudest moment in football’ in Bulgaria as he weighs up next step after Pirin departure

Former Northern Ireland striker Warren Feeney says he left OFC Pirin Blagoevgrad with his head held high and proud of his achievements after...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 9, 2021

I’m proud of what I did with OFC Pirin Blagoevgrad, says Warren Feeney after leaving Bulgarian club

Former Northern Ireland striker Warren Feeney says he left OFC Pirin Blagoevgrad with his head held high and proud of his achievements after...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 9, 2021

Rangers B progress further in Europe - here is what happens next

Rangers B secured an excellent 3-0 win over Septemvri Sofia on Tuesday night to secure their passage to the knock-out rounds of the UEFA Youth...
VITAL FOOTBALL Dec 8, 2021

Warren Feeney leaves Bulgarian club Pirin Blagoevgrad by mutual consent despite recent promotion

Warren Feeney has left Bulgarian club Pirin Blagoevgrad by mutual consent.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 8, 2021

Switzerland thump Bulgaria to seal World Cup place ahead of Italy

Switzerland striker Noah Okafor scored his first international goal as they brushed aside Bulgaria 4-0 to seal a place at next year's World Cup in...
INDIATIMES.COM Nov 16, 2021

Disaster for Italy as European champions FAIL to qualify automatically for World Cup and forced into play-off

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS Italy face a nervous nightmare World Cup play-off after failing to qualify automatically for Qatar 2022. Four years on from...
THE SUN Nov 15, 2021

Northern Ireland hold firm to consign Italy to World Cup play-offs

European champions unable to break down hosts in Belfast as Switzerland beat Bulgaria
THE IRISH TIMES Nov 15, 2021

Roberto Mancini claims Italy are 'still a great team' despite missing out on direct World Cup spot

Italy, who finished behind Switzerland who won their crucial qualifier against Bulgaria 4-0, now need to qualify for the World Cup via the...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Nov 15, 2021

Switzerland snatch top spot from Italy to qualify for World Cup

"World Cup qualifying Group C, Swissporarena, Lucerne: Switzerland 4 (Okafor 48\u0027, Vargas 57\u0027, Itten 72\u0027, Freuler 90+1) Bulgaria 0"
EUROSPORT.CO.UK Nov 15, 2021

Disaster for Italy as European champions FAIL to qualify automatically for World Cup and forced into play-off

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS Italy face a nervous nightmare World Cup play-off after failing to qualify automatically for Qatar 2022. Four years on from...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Nov 15, 2021

Switzerland v Bulgaria - World Cup Qualifying LIVE

"Switzerland v Bulgaria - Follow LIVE World Cup qualifying"
EUROSPORT.CO.UK Nov 15, 2021

Town youngster McJannet named in the starting XI as Ireland U19s are held by Bosnia U19s in Bulgaria

Luton midfielder comes close with late free-kick
LUTON TODAY Nov 15, 2021

'Sick of this snake commenting about Tottenham' - Many Spurs fans react to what's now been said

Ahead of the upcoming January transfer window, former Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov has pinpointed...
THISISFUTBOL.COM Nov 14, 2021

Preview: Switzerland vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Switzerland and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible...
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Nov 13, 2021

Northern Ireland striker Conor Washington: Criticism after Bulgaria was unwarranted

“I think a lot has been said about our performance, wrongly in my opinion..."
BELFASTLIVE Nov 11, 2021

Criticism after Northern Ireland’s defeat to Bulgaria was too strong, insists Conor Washington

Northern Ireland striker Conor Washington has hit back at some of the criticism directed at the squad after the disappointing defeat to Bulgaria.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Nov 11, 2021

Kenny scores for Republic of Ireland U19s as they begin Euro campaign in style

The Republic of Ireland U19s fought off a late comeback to hold onto victory in their opening qualifying match with Montenegro this afternoon in...
INDEPENDENT.IE Nov 10, 2021

Hatters youngster McJannet starts as Ireland U19s hold on in Euro qualifier despite late Montenegro fight back

Town midfielder gets 90 minutes in Bulgaria
LUTON TODAY Nov 10, 2021

Preview: Ukraine vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Ukraine and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Nov 9, 2021

Town teenager McJannet named in Ireland U19 squad for Euro qualifiers in Bulgaria

Midfielder heads out to Bulgaria
LUTON TODAY Nov 9, 2021

Ex-Manchester United star Dimitar Berbatov fears Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be sacked with heavy loss

The Bulgarian is hopeful that Manchester United will have learned their lessons from their embarrassing 5-0 defeat to Liverpool last month, when...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Nov 6, 2021

Ian Baraclough opens up on dealing with criticism as Northern Ireland boss

An unforgiving spotlight was thrown on Baraclough following last month's defeat to Bulgaria
BELFASTLIVE Nov 5, 2021

PREMIER - Manchester United risks of losing their Bulgarian talent

Manchester United could be facing the prospect of losing one of their up and coming academy talents in Martin Svidersky, who are being courted by...
TRANSFERMARKETWEB.COM Nov 3, 2021

Antonio Conte backed to be good for Harry Kane as Tottenham close in on new boss

Former Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov knows a thing or two about working under top managers, and the Bulgarian is backing Antonio Conte to get...
DAILY STAR Nov 1, 2021
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