A Bulgarian soccer membership have apologised for holding a minute’s silence for a former participant who continues to be alive.
Arda Kardzhali, which is positioned 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 towards 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 obtained incorrect details about Ganchev’s loss of life.
The membership mentioned: “The administration of PFC Arda want to specific an enormous apology to the previous Arda participant Petko Ganchev and his family after the membership obtained incorrect details about his loss of life.
“We wish Petko Ganchev many more years of good health and to enjoy the success of Arda.”
The submit appeared to have been deleted by Monday night.
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.
