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Bojinov Reaps Acclaims for Slovenia Knockdown

The stamina of young Juventus striker Valeri Bozhinov and his buoying contribution for Bulgaria's 3-0 win against Slovenia deserve special mention.

Sports | September 7, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1024

Bulgaria Destroys Slovenia 3:0

Bulgaria knocked out Slovenia in their European Cup qualification game on Wednesday with a 3:0 win that captain Stilyan Petrov said was "inspired by the fans". Three beautiful and well planned goals brought Bulgaria the face-saving victory and Petrov sai

Sports | September 6, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1802

Bulgaria Faces Slovenia Without Berbatov, Goalkeeper Petkov

Bulgaria's side will have to face Slovenia in less than two hours without the help of star Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov and the team's long-respected goalkeeper Georgi Petkov. Both players are off the line-up because of injuries suffered during the

Sports | September 6, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 963

Chelsea To Arrive in Sofia 2 Days Before UEFA Clash

The team of Chelsea will land in Sofia on September 25, two days before its UEFA match against local champion Levski. The British team will arrive in the afternoon and they will hold an official practice session the next day, on the eve of the clash with

Sports | September 6, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1123

Bulgaria's Levski Moves Up in IFFHS Ranking, Sets Record

Bulgaria's Levski Football Club has set another record in a string of pleasant surprises by climbing eleven seats up in the Club World Ranking of the International Federation of Football History and Statistics. Ranked 27th for September, the blue-shirted

Sports | September 4, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1439

Bulgarian Referee to Call UEFA Clash

One of Bulgaria's leading football referees Anton Genov was invited to call the match between German team Hertha and Danish Odense.

Sports | September 4, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1390

Bulgaria Defeats Croatia 2:1

Bulgaria's youth football team overcame Croatia 2:1 and will move forward to the so-called barrages of the European championship. The first goal was scored by Valeri Bozhinov, who was followed suit by Ivelin Popov.

Sports | September 3, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1247

Spain Wins Basketball World Title

Spain defeated European champions Greece 70-47 to win its first gold medal at the FIBA World Basketball Championships on Sunday. Spain's win was their 18th straight following a string of victories in pre-tournament games.

Sports | September 3, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1790

Bulgarian Petrov's: Lack of Desire Drove Me out of Celtic

Bulgaria's Stilian Petrov, who was purchased by Aston Villa after seven outstanding years in Celtic, said it was lack of desire to play that made him want the transfer so badly.

Sports | September 3, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3054

Bulgaria Holds Romania to 2:2, Petrov-National Hero

After an extremely challenging qualification match for Euro 2008 Bulgaria managed to reach to a draw with Romania. The Romanians who were pressing the Bulgarian team from the very beginning of the clash, scored two goals and brought to tears its rival's

Sports | September 2, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2004

Bulgarian Naimova Shows No Mercy to Rivals in Padua

Bulgarian teenager champion Tezdzhan Naimova grabbed the gold in the 100m sprint in the Golden League competition in Padua, Italy. Despite the bad weather, the youngster managed to leave her rivals far behind, clocking 11.

Sports | September 2, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1481

Bulgaria's Stambolova Grabbed the Gold at Zagreb Grand Prix

European champion Vanya Stambolova won the women's 400 at the Zagreb Grand Prix in Croatia, clocking 50.37 seconds.

Sports | September 1, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 950

Bulgarian Fans Eager for Barca-Levski Clash Tickets

Ticket sales for the clash between Bulgaria's Levski FC and Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League gathered small crowds in Sofia Friday morning.

Sports | September 1, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1438

Orphaned Bulgarian FC Replaces New Coach

Bulgaria's former football champion Lokomotiv Plovdiv have replaced yet another coach, it emerged Thursday, indicating that the club's crisis after their president was killed continues. Loko confirmed sacking Ayan Sadakov, who took on coaching the team j

Sports | August 31, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1071

Bulgarian Grabs Silver in 200m Golden League Competition

Bulgarian teenager champion Tezdzhan Naimova ranked second in the 200m dash in Rovereto, Italy. The youngster, who clocked 23.

Sports | August 31, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1141

Bulgarian Petrov's Saga Ends, Aston Villa Buys Him

Birmingham-based club Aston Villa signed a four-year contract with the captain of Bulgaria's national football team Stilian Petrov.

Sports | August 30, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1436

Bulgarian Weightlifter Busted with Doping

Bulgaria's weightlifter Rumyana Petkova has tested positive in a doping probe taken right before the European Championship, Andon Nikolov, head of the Bulgarian weightlifting federation announced. He explained that the woman, who competes in the below 75

Sports | August 30, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2461

Bulgarian Petrov Eager to Leave Celtic before Transfers End

The captain of Bulgaria's national football team Stilian Petrov hopes to leave Celtic before the end of the transfer campaign. "Everybody in the team knows well that I want to leave", the midfielder said as cited by Darik News.

Sports | August 30, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1070

Bulgaria's President Heartens Berbatov

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov spent some time to watch a football training on Monday, and see Dimitar Berbatov's first home action after a scoring Premiership debut with Tottenham. Media reported that the President went to the stadium to see the f

Sports | August 28, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1091

Bulgaria's Champions League Deb Extend Contract with Coach

Stanimir Stoilov, the coach of Bulgaria's Champions League breakthrough act Levski FC, has ensured another three years on the post.

Sports | August 28, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1007

Bulgaria's Stambolova Triumphs at Rieti Grand Prix

European champion Vanya Stambolova won the women's 400 at the Rieti Grand Prix in Italy, clocking a national record of 49.53.

Sports | August 28, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1158
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