Winter is closing in and leagues in Europe are approaching the half way stage. On this week's show we've talk about cup competitons, fights, super subs and our main piece features the ballon D'Or, recently won by Ronaldo of manchester United. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new [. Click to continue reading...

So, the Bulgarian FA have sacked the national team manager for only achieving three draws in their Group 8 World Cup qualification matches so far. Plamen Markov was fired today. Hardly unusual for a manager to be fired, for sure. But the thing I liked about it the most was that the head of the Bulgarian Football Union suggested it was a "tough decision" that followed a "serious discussion as we Click to continue reading...

This week's show focuses on the MLS – Major League Soccer - as it comes to the end of its 2008 season. We look back at some of the winners and the losers and, oh yes, David Beckham! Podcast 16: Worksheet We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new [...] Click to continue reading...

Player Info:

Name: Hristo Stoichkov
Birthdate: 08.02.1966
Origin: Bulgaria
Position: Attack
Team: AC Parma

Video Info:

18.06.1996 - EURO England
France - Bulgaria 3:1
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With Gamba Osaka claiming the Asian Champions League title last week Japanese football is on the rise and so on this week's main report Damon takes a look at the J-League, the domestic league in Japan. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for [. Click to continue reading...

On this week's show, our German correspondent, hans, takes a look at the surprise package in the Bundesliga, Hoffenheim. Worksheet Podcast 14 (coming soon) We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football rent a car bulgaria And continue the predictions battle in the predictions competition For learners [. Click to continue reading...

On this week's show we take a look back at the fantastic Barcelona side of the early 1990s under Johan Cruyff's management, the Dream Team. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football rent a car bulgaria And continue the predictions battle in the predictions [. Click to continue reading...

Here are some words and phrases you can hear on languagecaster's Full Podcast's Good, Bad and Ugly section - a review of the footballing news. For more English practice check out our worksheets, football glossary and English for football phrases as well as the Learners' Podcast. UEFA: The European governing body of football (Michel Platini is [. Click to continue reading...

Fightback against racism in Europe and World Cup shocks all feature on this week's good, the bad and the ugly, our weekly review of the football news. Click on the links below to find out more about the stories. Good Finally UEFA are at least trying to do something about eliminating racism from football. Click to continue reading...

Can Berba cut it at international level? Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has not left his days of shirking behind at Tottenham. The 27-year-old has taken to training on a lawnmower while on international duty with Bulgaria. Rumours that Sir Alex Ferguson has ordered all players on international duty to ensure they rest on a piece [. Click to continue reading...

Stuff to read while you try to pay for your Big Mac with weed....... The return of a golden Slovenia. (Guardian Unlimited) A look back on German sports sponsorship. (ESPN) The best England XI that couldn't get any love. (The Spoiler) Bulgarian VP doesn't seem to think their Prem players are up to snuff. Click to continue reading...

Uefa World Cup 2010 Qualification: Georgia are meeting  Bulgaria wednesday October 14th. Watch the LIVESTREAM and Highlights here   Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today  Don`t forget to sign up 11×2.com - the next big football site Click to continue reading...

One day after Italy's 0-0 draw against Bulgaria, Azzurri coach Marcello Lippi is satisfied with his boys. Not so much perhaps with the lack of three points obtained Saturday (even though, he says, "the match against Bulgaria was an exam that we passed, despite not creating many scoring chances"), but rather because the current Italy [. Click to continue reading...

No goals between Bulgaria and Italy in Sofia. Almost emulating the performance of their junior team, the Azzurri could not do better than a 0-0 draw for their Saturday away game, a draw which at the end of today's 90 minutes seemed to satisfy players from both sides. Not surprising, since the teams spent more [. Click to continue reading...

The Azzurri have arrived in Sofia Friday, around 8:00pm local time. The players were greeted by the usual groups of photographers, camera crew, and even a small group of Italian supporters, who will no doubt be present on the stands of Levski Stadium tomorrow, as Bulgaria host Italy for the South Africa 2010 World Cup [. Click to continue reading...

Group  8 World Cup 2010 Qualification: Bulgaria are meeting Italy Saturday October 11th. Watch the LIVESTREAM and Highlights here   Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today   Don`t forget to sign up 11×2.com - the next big football site Click to continue reading...

This Saturday our beloved Nazionale takes on Bulgaria in World Cup 2010 qualifying. Italy has a positive record vs. Bulgaria, playing 14 matches in total, winning 7, drawing 5, and losing 2 and have scored 25 goals vs. Bulgarian defenses. Our last loss vs. Bulgaria goes back to the Vicini era, losing 2-1 in Sofia.

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Ya habíamos informado en FutblogMexicano de la participación del Tottenham de Gio Dos Santos en la Copa UEFA, con una victoria ante el Wisla Krakow de Polonia. Éstos son los demás mexicanos que hoy vieron acción en Europa. Stuttgart El equipo de Pardo y Osorio se enfrentó al PFC Cherno More Varna de Bulgaria con un marcador [. Click to continue reading...

Ya habíamos informado en FutblogMexicano de la participación del Tottenham de Gio Dos Santos en la Copa UEFA, con una victoria ante el Wisla Krakow de Polonia. Éstos son los demás mexicanos que hoy vieron acción en Europa. Stuttgart El equipo de Pardo y Osorio se enfrentó al PFC Cherno More Varna de Bulgaria con un marcador [. Click to continue reading...

Ryan Guy and St Patricks take on Herta Berlin on Tuesday night, while Brad Friedel and Aston Villa travel to Bulgaria a couple days later to take on FC Litex in UEFA Cup action. Click to continue reading...

DOMANI MONTENEGRO-IRLANDA.BRASILE,TORNA JUAN

Vucinic ci riprova con Trapattoni

Pronto a stupire ancora. Dopo l'exploit contro
la Bulgaria, domani toccherà di nuovo
a Mirko Vucinic guidare il Montenegro a
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Fifa rankings for August 2008 (previous position in brackets): 1. (1) Spain 2. (3) Italy 3. (2) Germany 4. (4) Netherlands 5. (5) Croatia 6. (6) Brazil 7. (7) Argentina 8. (8) Czech Republic 9. (9) Portugal 10. (13) Turkey 11. (12) France 12. (10) Russia 13. (11) Romania 14. (15) Cameroon 15. (14) England 16 (16) Scotland 16 (17) Bulgaria 18. Click to continue reading...

Not many YouTube football videos are set to techno music. Bit this one is. And though to begin with it just looks like some men you don't know holding hands... keep watching and you'll see two excellent goals. It's from last week's UEFA Cup game between Cherno More Varna (from the Bulgarian Premier League) and Maccabi [. Click to continue reading...

We can all rest easy, the transfer window is closed and one sulky Bulgarian finally leaves White Hart Lane! Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! Manchester United have signed Bulgaria striker Dimitar Berbatov from Tottenham in a deal worth £30.75m. United striker Fraizer Campbell, 20, has moved in the other . Click to continue reading...

Zambia and Bulgaria Under 20's will join the AIS to take part in a 3-way tournament to be played at Deakin Stadium from Sat 6th-Wed 10th. And the ACT Rockets and Canberra FC will also play friendlies against each of the overseas teams. Details to be confirmed. Click to continue reading...

English newspaper The Sun has just released exclusive images of Dimitar Berbatov happily signing his name onto a fan's Manchester United jersey. Away on duty for Bulgaria, Berbatov is depicted autographing the jersey at Sofia Airport. Here's what onlookers had to say:

"I was gobsmacked when he took the shirt and signed it.

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Tottenham manager Juande Ramos is hoping to keep Dimitar Berbatov at White Hart Lane. The Bulgaria international played for the first half in Spurs' final pre-season match against AS Roma on Sunday, although continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United. After Tottenham overcame Roma 5-0, Ramos said: "I can't say whether Dimitar is happy [. Click to continue reading...

Unsettled Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov would prefer a move to Barcelona over Manchester United, reports emanating from Spain are suggesting. The Bulgaria international is keen to join a top European side after two successful seasons at White Hart Lane, and giants Barca and United are leading the chase for his signature. Click to continue reading...

I guess the proper terms are "lack of fitness" and "poor performances".

The Bulgarian Football Union is without three of its not-so-finest for the upcoming season.

Wow a whole season, just for potentially fixing games and Cheez Doodles.

[BFU referee commission's chairman Borislav] Alexandrov insisted the referee commission would be even stricter this season on referees who commit errors.

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Equipo Seleccion-tri-Mexico28
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Cuando la seleccion mexicana estaba en el top 10 muchos cronistas negaban que esa fuera la posicion real de nuestro balonpie. Estar en el lugar 32 tampoco refleja nuestra verdadera posicion, para mi gusto estamos en el lugar 15 y 20 en lo que a selecciones se refiere. Click to continue reading...

Via Crítica en Línea - Carlos Figueroa Jaramillo
José Luis Garcés se encuentra en la localidad de Coimbra, para jugar con el equipo de esa ciudad, que compite en la primera división de Portugal.

"Quería salir de Bulgaria y estoy feliz de regresar a Portugal. Me gusta mucho la liga portuguesa", señaló el panameño al Diario de Coimbra. Click to continue reading...

Via PA-DIGITAL - Al Bianchini Torres
Las negociaciones están avanzadas para su incorporación.

Hace una semana, aproximadamente, viajó rumbo a Portugal, José Luis Garcés, para empezar a gestionar su retorno al fútbol de ese país.

Según publicaciones de los diarios portugueses de ayer, estaría casi confirmada la incorporación del delantero a la Academia de Coimbra, en una operación que rondaría los 400 mil euros. Click to continue reading...

ESTADIO AZTECA HISTORIA AEREA
Originally uploaded by djmfuentes Siempre lo he prensado y hoy la FIFA lo confirma, el Estadio Azteca es mitico y sin duda el de los mejores recuerdos, simplemente vean el curriculum del estadio , el coloso de Santa Ursula, al cual he podido asistir en algunas ocasiones. Click to continue reading...

Sliven 2000, newly promoted to the Bulgarian A Group for the 2008-09 season, were founded on February 29, 2000. They are the successor to FC Sliven whose origins go all the way back to 1914 under a dizzying array of names. A few of the names - Sportist, Asenovets, DNV, DNA, General Zaimov, Mlada Gvardia, DFC Sliven, Slivenski Textiles, AFD Sliven and finally FC Sliven. Click to continue reading...

The Spanish defence of their Under-19 Championship looks a dim prospect as they crashed to their second successive defeat - this time to Hungary.
Meanwhile the arch rivals continued to impress beating Bulgaria by an impressive 3 goals to none.They have gone through to the semis.

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