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Head of the Bulgarian Football Union Refused to Resign

“I will not resign today. You will get answers to all the questions next week.”

Sports | November 17, 2023, Friday // 17:55 | Viewed: 4815

Fans are Tired: Why Bulgarians Protested against the Leadership of the Football Union

For 18 years it has been monopolized by Borislav Mihailov, and since then the quality of the national team and the clubs has plummeted, and the national team has not qualified for a single major championship

Sports | November 17, 2023, Friday // 09:10 | Viewed: 4416

Escalation Before Bulgaria-Hungary: Water Cannons Used Against Protesting Fans (LIVE)

Sofia is blocked by football supporters who demand the resignation of Bulgarian Football Union president Borislav Mihailov. The demonstration is happening ahead of Bulgaria's European qualifier against Hungary at the Vasil Levski National Stadium

Sports | November 16, 2023, Thursday // 18:39 | Viewed: 10715

Bulgarian Female Chess Players Triumph Over Serbia in European Team Championship

The female chess players from the Bulgarian national team defeated Serbia with 3:1 points in the fifth round of the European Team Championship in the Montenegro city of Budva

Sports | November 16, 2023, Thursday // 11:45 | Viewed: 4829

Sofia Braces for Mass Football Protest: Calls for Overhaul in Bulgarian Football Union Leadership

Sofia braces for a momentous gathering as football supporters prepare to stage a mass demonstration ahead of Bulgaria's European qualifier against Hungary at the Vasil Levski National Stadium

Sports | November 16, 2023, Thursday // 10:32 | Viewed: 4800

Understanding Sports Betting Odds: A Beginner's Guide

Sports betting can be a fun way to pass the time - and it is becoming ever more popular all across the globe.

Sports | November 15, 2023, Wednesday // 07:39 | Viewed: 3441

Controversy Over Bulgaria-Hungary Game: From Venue Changes to Empty Stadiums

The highly anticipated European qualification match between Bulgaria and Hungary has become embroiled in a venue controversy, resulting in the decision to keep the game behind closed doors despite several venue changes

Sports | November 14, 2023, Tuesday // 14:10 | Viewed: 4615

Football Chaos: Bulgaria-Hungary Qualifier in Limbo as Plovdiv Denies Stadium

In a surprising turn of events, the upcoming European football qualification match between Bulgaria and Hungary, scheduled to take place in Plovdiv, faces uncertainty as the municipality announces its inability to provide the "Hristo Botev" stadium

Sports | November 13, 2023, Monday // 18:20 | Viewed: 4720

Four Athletes Died in Separate Car Accidents in Northern Bulgaria

Black weekend for Bulgarian sport

Sports | November 12, 2023, Sunday // 12:43 | Viewed: 5344

Bulgaria Ranks Among the World's Elite in Mini Football

Bulgaria's national mini football team has ascended to the global stage, securing a place among the world's top eight teams

Sports | November 5, 2023, Sunday // 07:56 | Viewed: 4785

Bulgarian Tennis Sensation Grigor Dimitrov Makes History in Paris

In an electrifying semifinal clash at the Paris Masters, Bulgarian tennis sensation Grigor Dimitrov secured his place in the final by defeating Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in a thrilling three-set match

Sports | November 5, 2023, Sunday // 06:46 | Viewed: 4501

Human Rights Watch Slams Saudi World Cup Plan

Saudi Arabia's hosting of the 2034 World Cup faces strong opposition from the human rights organization Human Rights Watch

Sports | November 2, 2023, Thursday // 17:55 | Viewed: 3412

Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 FIFA World Cup: A Unifying Moment in the World of Football

In a groundbreaking announcement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino declared on Tuesday evening that Saudi Arabia is set to host the prestigious 2034 FIFA World Cup

Sports | November 1, 2023, Wednesday // 12:03 | Viewed: 2657

Bulgaria’s Chess Pride Nurgyul Salimova is 4th in the World Rankings, 3 more Bulgarians in the Top 25

A total of four young Bulgarian chess players found a place among the top 25 of the FIDE world rankings for girls published today

Sports | November 1, 2023, Wednesday // 11:15 | Viewed: 3307

Bulgaria's Oldest Football Club Botev Plovdiv starts Accepting Bitcoin Payments

PFC Botev Plovdiv, the oldest football club in Bulgaria, presented its updated official website and starts accepting Bitcoin payments

Sports | October 31, 2023, Tuesday // 18:33 | Viewed: 4121

Netflix Prepares its First Live Streaming of a Golf Tournament with Celebrities

According to reports from the renowned The Wall Street Journal, Netflix is preparing to foray into live streaming of sporting events with its first live streaming of a golf tournament featuring celebrity golfers and Formula One drivers.

Sports | October 31, 2023, Tuesday // 09:02 | Viewed: 2839

Conor McGregor is Coming to Bulgaria this Month

One of the biggest idols in the world of MMA, Conor McGregor, is coming to Sofia in a few days

Sports | October 9, 2023, Monday // 16:08 | Viewed: 6833

Chess: Bulgaria’s Nurgyul Salimova won a Silver Medal in the European Club Cup for Women

Bulgaria's Nurgul Salimova won a silver medal at the European Club Cup for Women in Durres, Albania, with her Hungarian team Garuda Ajka BSK

Sports | October 9, 2023, Monday // 10:01 | Viewed: 3049

Bulgaria’s Beloslava Krasteva came close to the World Title in Chess

The Bulgarian Beloslava Krasteva won a bronze medal at the World Chess Championship for young men and women under 20 years of age in Mexico City

Sports | October 2, 2023, Monday // 08:31 | Viewed: 4089

Bulgaria’s Beloslava Krasteva is Close to the World Chess Title

Beloslava Krasteva beat China's Lu Miaoyi with the black pieces on the 75th move in a game from the penultimate, tenth round of the World Under-20 Chess Championship in Mexico City and took a big step towards the title

Sports | October 1, 2023, Sunday // 09:56 | Viewed: 5454

Bulgaria’s Beloslava Krasteva is Second in the Current Ranking of the World Chess Championship

Bulgarian chess player Beloslava Krasteva drew with the black pieces in the eighth round against ranking leader Carissa Yip from the USA at the U20 World Championship in Mexico City

Sports | September 29, 2023, Friday // 09:56 | Viewed: 3642
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