Football legend Stoitchkov (L) was presented with a special medallion from Bulgaria’s special services. Photo by Gergana Kostadinova (novinite.com)
Football superstar Hristo Stoitchkov was presented with a special medallion, bearing the logo of Bulgaria's special services.
The present came just as the Bulgaria-born whiz was handed a special coaching license that is valid throughout Europe.
He, however, denied claims that he had the ambition to take the place of Plamen Markov, coach of the national football team. Stoitchkov even praised Markov for his professional skills, and said the coach was not to blame for the team's elimination at EURO 2004.