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Euro Champ Qualifying | Group Stage
Oct 14, 2019 at 7.45pm UK
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0-6
Reaction
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Danny Rose: 'I could not watch England players being racially abused in Sofia'
The left-back was suspended for the qualifier against Bulgaria last month.
Nov 12, 20:22
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Gary Neville demands stronger action over "sickening" racist abuse
The punishment handed to Bulgaria over the racist abuse of England players has been criticised by anti-racism campaign groups.
Oct 30, 18:03
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Kick It Out unhappy with UEFA's action towards Bulgaria
Bulgaria had faced calls for expulsion from the competition over racist abuse directed at England players by their supporters.
Oct 29, 17:29
![England's Harry Kane speaks to the referee during their Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria on October 14, 2019 England's Harry Kane speaks to the referee during their Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria on October 14, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
What next for Bulgaria as they face racism charge?
Monkey chanting was directed at England's black players and backroom staff during the game in Sofia.
Oct 27, 15:39
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Frank Lampard impressed with England reaction to racist abuse
England players were targeted during the Euro 2020 qualifier in Sofia.
Oct 18, 17:02
![Krasimir Balakov at a Bulgaria training session on September 6, 2019 Krasimir Balakov at a Bulgaria training session on September 6, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bulgaria boss Krasimir Balakov steps down after racist incidents
England's black players were targeted by monkey chanting in Monday night's match, which Balakov said he had not heard.
Oct 18, 16:25
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Five more men arrested in Bulgaria over racism at England match
The total number now identified as having been involved in racist behaviour now stands at 16.
Oct 18, 11:59
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Dean Smith hails Tyrone Mings character after England debut in Bulgaria
The defender was the subject of racial abuse on Monday night.
Oct 17, 18:52
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Ashley Williams reveals he would have left field in face of racist abuse
England's qualifier in Sofia was halted twice after racist chanting was reported to the match officials.
Oct 17, 18:50
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Jordan Henderson angered by "disgusting" racist abuse in Bulgaria
The Euro 2020 qualifier in Sofia had to be stopped twice because of racist chanting by home fans.
Oct 16, 12:16
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino demands "stronger" action to fight racism
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Bulgaria and England following Monday's match in Sofia.
Oct 16, 11:29
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Four men detained in Bulgaria over racist abuse of England players
Police in Sofia are continuing their search.
Oct 16, 11:20
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UEFA charge Bulgarian FA for racist abuse during England loss
The English Football Association has been charged with disruption of a national anthem and failing to provide sufficient stewards.
Oct 16, 07:53
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UEFA boss Aleksander Ceferin: 'We must wage war on racists'
England players were subjected to racial abuse in Sofia.
Oct 15, 14:32
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Tyrone Mings: 'Nothing could spoil my England debut'
The 26-year-old suffered vile taunts from the terraces in Sofia.
Oct 15, 14:29
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Harry Kane questions UEFA protocol after racist abuse in Sofia
Kane and his teammates played on amid racist abuse.
Oct 15, 11:35
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Bulgaria facing legal action over racist chanting
Observers inside the stadium fed their information to UEFA delegates.
Oct 15, 11:18
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Gareth Southgate hails England for making "major statement" in face of racism
England ran out 6-0 winners in Bulgaria.
Oct 15, 10:52
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England defender Tyrone Mings: 'I had racist abuse before game started'
Mings' debut was overshadowed by racial abuse from some of the Bulgaria fans.
Oct 15, 10:42
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England racially abused in Bulgaria: What happens next?
A look at the next steps after racist abuse was heard in Sofia on Monday night.
Oct 15, 10:32
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Greg Clarke calls for zero tolerance to racism
Racist chanting could be heard throughout the game.
Oct 14, 23:15
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FA urge UEFA to investigate racist Bulgaria as a "matter of urgency"
The game was completed but the Bulgarian federation are likely to face fresh sanctions from UEFA.
Oct 14, 22:47
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Gareth Southgate hits out at 'unacceptable' racist abuse in Bulgaria
The Three Lions won the qualifier 6-0 in Bulgaria but the result was overshadowed by what happened off the pitch.
Oct 14, 22:46
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England's qualifier in Bulgaria halted twice due to racist abuse
Play was twice halted during the first half in Sofia.
Oct 14, 22:42
The Match
Match Report
England return to winning ways in their Euro 2020 qualification group with a 6-0 victory away to Bulgaria.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of the Euro 2020 qualifier between Bulgaria and England from Sofia, which finished 0-6.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Monday night's Euro 2020 qualifier between Bulgaria and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Head to Head
Sep 7, 2019 5pm
Group Stage
England
4-0
Bulgaria
Form Guide
Build-up
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British man dies in Sofia ahead of England game with Bulgaria
The cause of death has not yet been identified.
Oct 14, 18:27
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Harry Kane: 'I try to lead by example on and off the pitch'
The striker drew level with Bryan Robson and Alan Shearer for most goals as England captain when he scored against the Czech Republic.
Oct 14, 10:12
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Bulgaria vs. England: Five talking points ahead of Euro 2020 qualifier
There will be almost as much interest in the stands at the Vasili Levski National Stadium as there will be on the pitch.
Oct 13, 19:16
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Gareth Southgate confident England will bounce back against Bulgaria
The Three Lions return to action in Euro 2020 qualifying on Monday night.
Oct 13, 19:02
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Bulgaria in focus ahead of pivotal Euro 2020 qualifier against England
Ahead of the Group A meeting in Sofia, the PA news agency takes a closer look at the hosts.
Oct 13, 13:11
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England face Bulgaria: A look back at their past encounters
The nations go head-to-head in Sofia on Monday night.
Oct 13, 12:25
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Gareth Southgate considering three at the back against Bulgaria
The Three Lions play Bulgaria on Monday as they look to bounce back from their loss to the Czech Republic.
Oct 13, 03:37
![England players celebrate Harry Kane's goal against Czech Republic in their Euro 2020 qualifier on October 11, 2019 England players celebrate Harry Kane's goal against Czech Republic in their Euro 2020 qualifier on October 11, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How England could line up against Bulgaria
Sports Mole looks at how England could line up for Monday night's Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria as they look to bounce back from defeat to Czech Republic.
Oct 12, 21:54
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Gareth Southgate expecting response in Bulgaria
England squandered an early lead to lose 2-1 in Prague.
Oct 12, 14:13
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Gareth Southgate plays down Bulgaria racism row
The Three Lions play the Czech Republic on Friday and Bulgaria on Monday.
Oct 11, 08:20
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Gareth Southgate vows to follow UEFA protocols over racist abuse
The Three Lions play the Czech Republic on Friday and Bulgaria on Monday
Oct 11, 07:46
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Bulgaria offended by England's talk of potential racist abuse
Former national team goalkeeper Borislav Mikhaylov said talk of possible racist abuse on Monday was "unjust".
Oct 10, 18:22
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England players willing to walk off if subjected to racist abuse
England's players received similar abuse in Montenegro in March.
Oct 9, 11:27
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Trent Alexander-Arnold warns England ready to take action over "extreme" racism
Joe Gomez warned walking off the pitch could play into the hands of the culprits.
Oct 9, 06:49
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Tammy Abraham: 'England ready to walk off over racial abuse'
The Three Lions travel to the Czech Republic and Bulgaria for back-to-back Euro 2020 qualifiers this weekend.
Oct 9, 06:46
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England players told three-step racism protocol ahead of Bulgaria clash
The England manager has now spoken to his players about the potential issues in Bulgaria on Monday.
Oct 8, 22:01