Petko Hristov

Football: First Victory for Bulgaria in 2022 World Cup Qualifications

Ivaylo Chochev became a hero for the "lions", who scored with a header in the 82nd minute

Bulgaria completely outplayed and beat Lithuania with a goal in the 82nd minute in the fifth match of the world qualifiers of group "C". The hero for the "lions" was Ivaylo Chochev, who scored with a header after a cross from a foul.

Bulgarian Defender Hristov Joins Fiorentina From Slavia Sofia

Serie A club Fiorentina have signed Bulgaria under-19 international defender Petko Hristov from Slavia Sofia on a five-year deal, both clubs said on Monday, according to BGNES and eurosport.co.uk.

The 18-year-old, considered to be one of the best young players in the Balkan country, was a key figure in Bulgaria's team at the European U-19 championship in Georgia this month.