Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Bulgaria v England racism: Bulgarian Football Union president Borislav Mihaylov resigns
Source: BBC
Bulgaria v England racism: Bulgarian Football Union president Borislav Mihaylov resigns
15 October 2019
European Football
The president of the Bulgaria Football Union, Borislav Mihaylov, has resigned.
Bulgaria Prime Minister Boyko Borissov called for him to quit on Tuesday after the racist abuse of England players in the Euro 2020 qualifier in Sofia.
Monday's match, which England won 6-0, was stopped twice because of racist behaviour by home fans, which included Nazi salutes and monkey chants.
The BFU said the move "is a consequence of the recent tensions" but did not mention racism in their statement.
-snip-
15 October 2019
European Football
The president of the Bulgaria Football Union, Borislav Mihaylov, has resigned.
Bulgaria Prime Minister Boyko Borissov called for him to quit on Tuesday after the racist abuse of England players in the Euro 2020 qualifier in Sofia.
Monday's match, which England won 6-0, was stopped twice because of racist behaviour by home fans, which included Nazi salutes and monkey chants.
The BFU said the move "is a consequence of the recent tensions" but did not mention racism in their statement.
-snip-
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50054475
______________________________________________________________________
Related: England's vile and disturbing night in Sofia will live long in sporting infamy (The Guardian)