Updated October 16th, 2019 at 18:04 IST
Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Bulgarian Police arrest four people over racism
The Bulgarian police released a statement which read that 'Work is still ongoing to identify other participants in the incident' regarding the unpleasant issue.
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According to reports from European media, Bulgarian police have got hold of four people in connection with racist chants which were hurled at England players during Bulgaria's Euro 2020 qualifiers game. England's 6-0 thrashing of Bulgaria was overshadowed by the unacceptable behaviour from Bulgarian fans in Monday night's clash. The officials stopped the game twice in the first half due to the disappointing events and Gareth Southgate along with his players considered walking off the pitch.
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UEFA, which is European football's governing body, has already begun with their disciplinary proceedings against Bulgaria following the event. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin made it clear that he will do everything to start a war against racists and racism. The Bulgarian Interior Ministry released a statement on Wednesday stating that they have arrested four people and they are still looking out for the other participants involved the incident. The ministry also claimed that any evidence which comes under notice will be directed to the prosecutors. Due to the events occurred in Tuesday's game, Borislav Mihaylov, the president of Bulgaria's soccer federation, resigned from his position. Bulgaria's coach Krasimir Balakov has stated his apology to the visitors and captain of Bulgaria's team Ivelin Popov said that he is embarrassed by the way his country's audience behaved during the clash.
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I strongly condemn the conduct of some of the fans at the stadium #BULENG It is unacceptable that Bulgaria which is one of the most tolerant states in the world and where people of different ethnic and religious background peacefully live together should be associated with racism
— Boyko Borissov (@BoykoBorissov)
BREAKING: Bulgaria's Sports Minister says Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has called on the president of the Bulgarian Football Union to resign following the racist abuse of England players.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews)
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Published October 16th, 2019 at 16:01 IST