Italy Calls Off Friendly with Bulgaria

Sports | October 23, 2004, Saturday // 00:00

Italy - Bulgaria friendly match that was due to take place November 17 in Sofia failed, media reported.

Instead of facing the Bulgarian team the Italians will play against England on that date.

Last week it was reported that Bulgaria's national football team might face the 3-time world champion Italy on November 17. The news came after China that was to play against Italy called off the game.

Meanwhile, after Slovenia cancelled the friendly game against Bulgaria, the team was arranged to play with Azerbaijan. Both Hristo Stoitchkov and Marcelo Lippi discussed the possible friendly game.

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