Balakov, speaking after the loss to England, refused to accept that England players were subjected to abuse from Bulgarian fans. 'There might have been isolated cases, but it is definitely not something that you see at the stadium. 'The majority of football fans do not participate in such chants and I believe this also to have been the case in the game against England. Reports in the Bulgarian press are suggesting that Balakov could quit this Friday when the resignation of FA president Borislav Mihaylov will be approved. Meanwhile, five Bulgarian football fans suspected of racially abusing England players have been arrested.

Source: Daily Mail October 16, 2019 09:10 UTC