16.11.2025 17:07
The head coach of the Bulgarian National Football Team, Alexander Dimitrov, whose team lost 2-0 to Turkey, made statements after the match, praising our National Team. Dimitrov stated that it was an honor to play against Turkey, saying, "Turkey is a very strong team. They have great players. It is an honor for us to face such a team."
In the fifth match of Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers, Bulgaria's national football team, which lost 2-0 to Turkey, held a press conference after the match at Atatürk Sports Complex Matlı Stadium, where head coach Alexander Dimitrov made statements.
''IT IS AN HONOR FOR US''
In response to a question from a journalist, "In the first match, there was a 6-goal defeat, and today a 2-0 loss. How do you observe the development of your team in this one-month period? What would you like to say about the Turkish National Team?" Dimitrov noted the following:
"In the first match, we played well in the first half, but we lost by a significant margin due to individual mistakes. Turkey is a very strong team. They have wonderful players. There are world-famous footballers in the Turkish team. Their fans are also amazing. There was serious pressure from Turkish football fans. It is an honor for us to face such a team."