Bulgaria football chief resigns after England players suffer racist abuse - News Summed Up

Bulgaria football chief resigns after England players suffer racist abuse


(CNN) The president of Bulgaria's football association Borislav Mihaylov has handed in his resignation after England players were subjected to racist abuse during Monday's Euro 2020 qualifier. England responseSeemingly unfazed by the ugly scenes, England won 6-0 but the result was almost the last thing on the England players' minds after the match. "There is no black representation at the top of their [Bulgarian] game, just like there isn't at the top of UEFA. Bulgaria responseMeanwhile Bulgaria captain Ivelin Popov spent the half-time break pleading with the home fans to stop the abuse. However, as England players and staff criticized the treatment they received, Bulgarian coach Krasimir Balakov said he "personally did not hear the chanting."


Source: CNN October 15, 2019 10:36 UTC



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