The English soccer player is speaking out amid responses to an incident involving racist chants during Monday's Euro 2020 qualifier match between his team and Bulgaria.
, Balakov also said that he"saw the referee stopped the game," but"the behavior was also not only on behalf of the Bulgarian fans but also the English fans." He insisted that English fans—who were shouting during the Bulgarian National Anthem—were the source of animosity during the game.
According to English Football Association chairman Greg Clarke, 50 people had to be removed from the stadium during halftime. After the game, some of England's players took to Twitter to call out the crowd's behavior and express gratitude for their fans' continued support.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Italy's euroskeptic leader Salvini says euro is 'irreversible'League leader Matteo Salvini said on Monday the euro was here to stay and he hop...
Read more »
Euro zone industrial output rebounds with capital goods boostEuro zone industrial production rose in August by more than expected, official e...
Read more »
Racist chants and Nazi salutes nearly derail Bulgaria-England Euro 2020 tournament qualification soccer gameA Euro 2020 soccer tournament qualification game between England and Bulgaria was nearly cancelled Monday after a segment of Bulgarian fans continually chanted racist abuse towards black England players.
Read more »
Racist abuse blights Bulgaria-England qualifierRacist abuse cast a blight over the Bulgaria-England Euro 2020 qualifier after soccer fans made monkey noises and chants aimed at black players
Read more »
Bulgaria football chief resigns after racist abuse at England matchAlthough racist chanting was heard from the stands and reported by England players, most of the Bulgaria players and their coach claimed after the match they had not heard any abuse of the visiting team.
Read more »