BREAKING! Bulgaria Coach Resigns From Job After Racism Issue In England Match

Bulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov has resigned four days after England’s Euro 2020 qualifying win was overshadowed by racism from home supporters.

Monday’s match in Sofia was stopped twice because of racist abuse directed at England’s black players.

However, after the match Balakov, 53, said he “didn’t hear anything”.

“I am no longer national team coach,” Balakov told Bulgarian media after a meeting of the Bulgarian Football Union on Friday.

Bulgarian authorities have so far identified 16 suspects and made 12 arrests following the game.

Four supporters received fines and two-year bans on Thursday, with others remaining under investigation.

“I wish success to the next coach, the situation is not rosy at the moment,” added Balakov.

“I have never been a coach in such an atmosphere.

“I tried to pick up the players in the locker room. There was no rebellion.

“The players were so mentally stressed by what was happening on the pitch that they lacked the energy to rebel.”

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