1 month ago | By Metro
Raheem Sterling was subjected to racial abuse by Bulgaria supporters
Manchester City ace Raheem Sterling called out Bulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov after England's black players were subjected to sickening racial abuse during the Three Lions' 6-0 win in Sofia.
England anticipated problems before the match and decided as a group that they would be prepared to walk off should racist abuse occur but Balakov took exception to the suggestion that the home fans would target Gareth Southgate's side.
Balakov said that English football has a bigger problem with racism than Bulgaria does and...
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1 month ago | By The Independent
Despite play twice being halted, the head coach claimed 'it has to be proven to be true' that abuse occured
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1 month ago | By Wessexfm
Bulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov issued a staggering denial over racial chanting from his country's supporters during England's 6-0 Euro 2020 qualifying win in Sofia, adamant that abuse from fans "must be proven".
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1 month ago | By Wessexfm
A Bulgarian player told the England squad that the racist abuse they endured in their European Qualifier in Sofia was pre-planned and coordinated, Sky Sports News understands.
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1 month ago | By Team Talk
Bulgaria head coach Krasimir Balakov claimed not to hear any racism during England's Euro 2020 qualifying win in Sofia.
Ross Barkley and Raheem Sterling netted a brace apiece at the Vasil Levski National Stadium, complementing efforts from Marcus Rashford and Harry Kane.
But the 6-0 victory was overshadowed by deplorable racist behaviour , which forced the Group A match to be halted twice in the first half.
Asked about the racism at a ground already partly closed due to a previous UEFA sanction for “racist behaviour”, manager Balakov said: “I was concentrated on the game.
“I didn't...
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