Gab Marcotti reflects on the fallout from the racist incidents that overshadowed England’s win in Bulgaria.
Gareth Southgate discussed the racist abuse by fans during England’s 6-0 victory in Bulgaria.
Shaka Hislop praises how players and officials dealt with racist incidents during England’s win over Bulgaria.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has called on the president of the country’s football union (BFU) to resign following racist abuse that marred the Euro 2020 qualifier between Bulgaria and England on Monday.
England beat Bulgaria 6-0 but the match was temporarily halted twice during the first half in order to warn supporters that the match could be abandoned following racist chanting in the Vasil Levski Stadium.
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“I urge Borislav Mihaylov to immediately…
Shaka Hislop praises how players and officials dealt with racist incidents during England’s win over Bulgaria.
Bulgarian Football Union’s (BFU) president Borislav Mihaylov has turned down the prime minister’s call to resign following racist abuse and monkey chants from Bulgaria fans towards England players during their Euro 2020 qualifier.
Prime minister Boyko Borissov had called for former goalkeeper Mihaylov to step down after the match, won 6-0 by England, was temporarily halted by the referee to tackle abuse from the crowd under a three-step protocol by European soccer governing body UEFA.
“Of course…
Shaka Hislop praises how players and officials dealt with racist incidents during England’s win over Bulgaria.
Bulgarian Football Union’s (BFU) president Borislav Mihaylov has resigned following racist abuse and monkey chants from Bulgaria fans towards England players during their Euro 2020 qualifier.
Prime minister Boyko Borissov had called for former goalkeeper Mihaylov to step down after the match, won 6-0 by England, was temporarily halted by the referee to tackle abuse from the crowd under a three-step protocol by European soccer governing body UEFA.
BFU spokesman Hristo Zapryanov earlier said…
The match is paused due to racist chants and captain Ivelin Popov speaks with the crowd in Sofia at halftime.
SOFIA, Bulgaria — England’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria was temporarily halted during the first half of the Group A fixture in order to warn supporters that the match could be abandoned following racist chanting in the Vasil Levski Stadium.
Match referee Ivan Bebek instructed the stadium PA announcer to broadcast the message — the first step in FIFA’s three-step protocol when dealing with such incidents — after England defender Tyrone Mings complained of being the subject of racist chanting…
Bulgarian supporters are reportedly ejected for racist chants and captain Ivelin Popov speaks with the crowd at halftime.
Euro 2020 qualifying: Marcus Rashford (7′) Bulgaria 0-1 England. Watch more Euro qualifying on ESPN+.
Shaka Hislop praises how players and officials dealt with racist incidents during England’s win over Bulgaria.
England score six vs. Bulgaria in a game that was paused due to racist chants. Watch more qualifying on ESPN+.