A Bulgarian soccer membership have apologised for holding a minute’s silence for a former participant who remains to be alive.
Arda Kardzhali, which is situated within the southern Bulgarian city of Kardzhali, and play within the nation’s prime division, held the minute’s silence in honour of Petko Ganchev earlier than Sunday’s recreation in opposition to Levski Sofia.
Each groups lined up close to the centre circle earlier than kicking off within the 1-1 draw, bowing their heads to mourn Ganchev.
However, earlier than the match was over, Arda posted on their Fb web page saying they’d acquired improper details about Ganchev’s loss of life.
The membership mentioned: “The administration of PFC Arda want to categorical an enormous apology to the previous Arda participant Petko Ganchev and his family members after the membership acquired improper details about his loss of life.
“We want Petko Ganchev many extra years of excellent well being and to benefit from the success of Arda.”
The put up appeared to have been deleted by Monday night.
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The draw means Arda are fifth within the 16-team desk and might nonetheless safe a spot in European soccer subsequent season.
Levski keep second, however are 12 factors behind leaders Ludogorets.
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