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Bulgaria give World Cup hosts South Africa reality check [May 25, 2010] World Cup hosts South Africa received a reality check on Monday when held 1-1 by non-qualifiers Bulgaria in a warm-up match. [via YahooNews] More >>

South Africa 1-1 Bulgaria: Hosts show promise [May 25, 2010] World Cup hosts South Africa continued their build-up to this summer's finals with a promising, yet ultimately disappointing draw with Bulgaria in Johannesburg. [via YahooNews] More >>

World-S.Africa stretch unbeaten run with Bulgaria draw [May 25, 2010] World Cup hosts South Africa stretched their unbeaten run to nine games since the return of coach Carlos Alberto Parreira with a 1-1 draw against Bulgaria in a friendly international on Monday. [via YahooNews] More >>

SAfrica draw 1-1 with Bulgaria in WCup warmup [May 25, 2010] South Africa drew 1-1 with Bulgaria in a friendly Monday as the team continued a promising buildup for the World Cup. South Africa played with confidence against a team ranked 56 places above it and defender Siyabonga Sangweni powered home a header to give Bafana Bafana a deserved 20th-minute lead. Bulgaria equalized in the 31st with its first shot on goal after Parma striker Valeri Bojinov was... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria give World Cup hosts South Africa reality check [May 25, 2010] World Cup hosts South Africa received a timely reality check on Monday when held 1-1 by non-qualifiers Bulgaria in a warm-up match. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria give World Cup hosts South Africa reality check [May 24, 2010] World Cup hosts South Africa received a reality check on Monday when held 1-1 by non-qualifiers Bulgaria in a warm-up match. [via YahooNews] More >>

Parreira hails Bafana ahead of Bulgaria test [May 24, 2010] South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira hailed his squad ahead of a 2010 World Cup warm-up against non-qualifiers Bulgaria on Monday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Parreira hails Bafana ahead of Bulgaria test [May 23, 2010] Veteran South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira hailed his squad ahead of Monday's 2010 FIFA World Cup warm-up against non-qualifiers Bulgaria. [via YahooNews] More >>

Belgium Claims 2:1 Victory over Bulgaria [May 20, 2010] Bulgaria suffered a 1:2 defeat in an international friendly against Belgium after two teams failed to qualify for the World Cup. Bulgaria took a lead in the 31st minute of the match after a score by Ivelin Popov, but the Belgian team staged a better performance in the second half. [via YahooNews] More >>

Belgium beats Bulgaria 2-1 in friendly [May 19, 2010] Christophe Lepoint and captain Vincent Kompany both scored in the last five minutes to give Belgium a 2-1 victory over Bulgaria in an international friendly between two teams which failed to qualify for the World Cup. Ivelin Popov scored in the 31st minute to give Bulgaria a lead that long looked to stand. [via YahooNews] More >>

Man Utd striker Berbatov quits Bulgaria [May 13, 2010] Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has retired from international football with Bulgaria. Berbatov, who has had an inconsistent season with the Reds, made 74 appearances for his country and scored a record 48 goals. However, his performances in the teams failed World Cup qualifying campaign drew widespread criticism in his homeland. Speaking at a press conference in Sofia, the 29-year ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Berbatov turns back on Bulgaria [May 13, 2010] BULGARIA captain Dimitar Berbatov has called time on his international career. The Manchester United striker was criticised for his performances during Bulgarias failed World Cup qualifying campaign and wants to concentrate on his club career. [via YahooNews] More >>

World Cup Hosts South Africa Line up Bulgaria Friendly [Apr 28, 2010] 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa are reported to be in talks with Bulgaria to play an international friendly in Johannesburg just before the tournament. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Legend Penev Returns to CSKA Sofia Bench [Apr 08, 2010] The number 1 Bulgaria football coach of all-time Dimitar Penev has returned to help out struggling giants CSKA Sofia. Penev, who led Bulgaria to the semi-finals of the 1994 World Cup, has returned to CSKA as a supervisor to the coaching team. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Star Dimitar Berbatov Targets Euro 2012 Qualification (Goal.com) [Mar 01, 2010] Bulgaria failed to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, meaning that Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov again won't be able to shine at a big tournament. The all-time highest scorer for Bulgaria has now set his sights on qualifying for Euro 2012. [via YahooNews] More >>