18.03.2025 17:10
Bulgarian First League team FK Arda organized a moment of silence for their former player Petko Ganchev before the match against Levski Sofia, after receiving the news of his death. During the match, it was revealed that Ganchev was not actually dead. In light of this development, the home team issued a statement apologizing to their former player Petko Ganchev.
The Bulgarian First League team FK Arda made an unprecedented scandal in the 25th week during the match against Levski Sofia played at home.
HELD A MOMENT OF SILENCE BEFORE THE MATCH DUE TO THE DEATH OF A FORMER PLAYER
The home team received the news of the death of their former player Petko Ganchev. Following this development, a one-minute moment of silence was held for Ganchev before the match. The match then continued as usual.
APOLOGIZED WHEN THEY LEARNED DURING THE MATCH THAT HE WAS NOT DEAD
However, during the match, a shocking truth emerged. While the game was being played, it was learned that Petko Ganchev was alive. Realizing the scandalous mistake, FK Arda immediately apologized on their social media account.
"WE RECEIVED INCORRECT INFORMATION"
In the apology statement made by the club, it was stated, "As the management of FK Arda, we sincerely apologize to our former player Petko Ganchev and his relatives. Our club received incorrect information regarding his death. We wish Petko Ganchev a long and healthy life and hope he enjoys following Arda's successes."