Browsing: Krasimir Balakov

The 64-year-old Dermendzhiev will replace Krasimir Balakov, who resigned a few days after a 6-0 defeat by England last Monday when some supporters taunted the visitors with Nazi salutes and monkey chants, prompting match officials to halt the game twice. [L3N2733MF]

Bulgaria have appointed former international midfielder Krasimir Balakov as coach, the Bulgarian Football Union said in Sofia on Tuesday.