Levski Director Confronts Alex Kolev Following Bulgaria–Spain Defeat
Following Bulgaria’s 0-1 defeat to Spain in their โWorld Cup qualifying match at Vasil Levski National โStadium on Friday, November 17, โค2023, levski Sofia Director of Football, โฃGeorgi Nedeltchev,โข reportedly confronted Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) Executive Director, Alexโค Kolev, after the game. The incident occurred in โคthe โcorridors of the stadium โคand involved a โขheated exchange between the two football officials.The confrontation stems from Nedeltchev’s dissatisfaction with the โassociation and handling of the match, specifically regarding access โคand conditionsโ for club representatives. This public dispute highlights ongoing tensions โbetween Levski โand โthe BFU,reflecting broader โขconcerns within Bulgarian football about openness and operational efficiency. The โขoutcome of this clash could influence future collaborationsโ and potentially lead to further scrutinyโฃ of the BFU’s โmanagement practices.
Details of โthe exchangeโ remain largely unreported, but sources โindicate Nedeltchev directly challenged Kolev regarding perceived shortcomings in the matchday arrangements.The Levski director reportedly expressed frustration โover difficulties faced byโ club staff in fulfilling their duties during the international fixture.
The BFU has yet to issue โan officialโ statement regarding the incident. Though,the confrontation underscores the โincreasing pressure on the BFU to address criticisms regarding its operations and improve communication with clubs within the โBulgarian football ecosystem.