Bulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov has apologised to the England team for the racist taunts they were subjected to during Monday's European Qualifier.
Bulgaria coach Balakov issued a statement on Facebook on Tuesday, in which he said: "I condemn unconditionally all forms of racism as unacceptable behaviour that contradicts normal human relationships.
"I think that this form of prejudice should be buried deep in our past, and nobody should ever be subjected.
"I trained many Bulgarian teams with players of different backgrounds and never judged anyone about the colour of their skin. In addition, I have always actively participated in all initiatives involving unprivileged people or the needy.
"My comments before the game against England that Bulgaria had no problems with racism are based on the fact that the local championship has not seen such a problem on a large scale.
"There may have been isolated cases, but it's definitely not something you see in the stadium.
"The majority of football fans do not take part in such chants, and I believe that was also the case in the game against England.
"One thing I would like to say very clearly is that as the stadium in Sofia has reported cases of racial discrimination, I sincerely apologise to the English footballers and those who feel offended."
ksantos
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what now you heard it!
mycorner
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all of this sucks. hatred is deeply unnecessary. society.is only as.good as its weakest member and we saw them and their salutes monday
Tangotangobravo
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why you call him a goat
I don't know what you are trying to do here... I am just keeping my fingers crossed that you were joking. If your comment isn't a joke, then, obviously, your English is lacking... Coz I am good at teaching, making someone a scapegoat simply means; punishing someone for an error... Adios
Paoaeilnpy
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racism should be annable within 2 and a half years.
spurmilanandmanutd
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this man seems to be very fearful of losing his position too ...[Sadtolook][Sadtolook]
spurmilanandmanutd
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Bulgaria fans detained after racism at England Euro 2020 qualifier in Sofia
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spurmilanandmanutd
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I thought he said he heard nothing?.... This man is also a racist.... He needs to be a scapegoat...
why you call him a goat
Tangotangobravo
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I thought he said he heard nothing?.... This man is also a racist.... He needs to be a scapegoat...
shascan009
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Bulgaria fans detained after racism at England Euro 2020 qualifier in Sofia
Pizcnosty
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didn't he claim he did not hear any racism chanted during thd match? he only apologized when his FA director was sacked and therefore worried he would be removed, too.