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Petrov Retires After Cancer Diagnosis

Petrov Retires After Cancer Diagnosis

Aston Villa captain Stilian Petrov has told Bulgarian media he has retired from football to focus on his battle with cancer. 1 Apr 2012
Internationals: Messi Stars For Argentina

Internationals: Messi Stars For Argentina

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 3-1 win over Switzerland, while Sweden thumped Croatia in Zagreb in a busy day of international football. 1 Mar 2012
Speed Hails Brilliant Bale

Speed Hails Brilliant Bale

Wales manager Gary Speed hailed "phenomenal" Gareth Bale after the Tottenham winger proved to be the match winner in their 1-0 victory over Bulgaria at Vasil Levski Stadium. 12 Oct 2011
Bulgaria Fire Matthaus

Bulgaria Fire Matthaus

Lothar Matthaus was today sacked as Bulgaria coach after a dismal Euro 2012 qualifying campaign. 20 Sep 2011
Capello Calls for End to Racism

Capello Calls for End to Racism

England manager Fabio Capello today joined the fight against racism in football and demanded supporters behave at tomorrow's Euro 2012 qualifying match against Wales. 6 Sep 2011
Uefa Await Racism Report

Uefa Await Racism Report

European football's governing body UEFA will study the match reports on Monday before deciding whether to launch proceedings against the Bulgarian Football Federation over the racist abuse at last night's Euro 2012 qualifier with England. 4 Sep 2011
FA Complain Over Racist Abuse

FA Complain Over Racist Abuse

The Football Association tonight complained to UEFA after racist abuse appeared to be directed towards Ashley Young by Bulgaria supporters during England's Euro 2012 qualifying match in Sofia. 3 Sep 2011
Matthaus Apologises Over Racist Chanting

Matthaus Apologises Over Racist Chanting

Bulgaria manager Lothar Matthaus has apologised for the racist abuse that was directed at England's players in Sofia tonight. 3 Sep 2011
Capello Faces Decision on Youngsters

Capello Faces Decision on Youngsters

Fabio Capello is debating whether to plunge his England rookies into the white-hot heat of a Euro 2012 qualification battle in Sofia tomorrow. 2 Sep 2011
Jones Gets First England Call

Jones Gets First England Call

MANCHESTER United defender Phil Jones has received his first call-up to the England senior squad ahead of the Euro 2012 qualifiers with Bulgaria and Wales. 29 Aug 2011
Fifa Charge Six In Match-Fixing Investigation

Fifa Charge Six In Match-Fixing Investigation

FIFA have brought charges against six match officials involved in alleged match-fixing at an international friendly exhibition tournament. 11 Mar 2011
FIFA to Probe Friendly Matches

FIFA to Probe Friendly Matches

FIFA have confirmed they have opened an investigation into last Wednesday's international friendly double-header in Antalya after heavy betting was discovered following the award of seven penalties in the two games. 15 Feb 2011
Flynn Rues Damaging Defeat

Flynn Rues Damaging Defeat

WALES caretaker manager Brian Flynn admitted his team's Euro 2012 qualification hopes had been "severely damaged" following tonight's 1-0 defeat against Bulgaria at Cardiff City Stadium. 9 Oct 2010
Berbatov Explains Bulgaria Decision

Berbatov Explains Bulgaria Decision

NEW Bulgaria coach Lothar Matthaus is facing an uphill battle to persuade Dimitar Berbatov to return to the international fold. 25 Sep 2010
We Must Build On Bulgaria Result - Milner

We Must Build On Bulgaria Result - Milner

JAMES Milner admits one positive result does not make up for World Cup misery but believes victory over Bulgaria shows England are already learning from that chastening experience. 6 Sep 2010
Defoe Delighted With Rooney Partnership

Defoe Delighted With Rooney Partnership

Hat-trick hero Jermain Defoe hailed his partnership with Wayne Rooney after the pair teamed up profitably in today's 4-0 win over Bulgaria in the opening Euro 2012 qualifier at Wembley. 4 Sep 2010