Bulgarian membership sorry for mourning ex-player who continues to be alive!

March 20 – Arda Kardzhali’s administration has apologized to membership legend Petko Ganchev (pictured) after discovering out that that they had mourned him previous to final weekend’s Bulgarian league match with Levski Sofia when he was actually very a lot alive! 

Certainly, the previous Arda participant, who celebrates his eightieth birthday this 12 months, was so shocked by the information that the 2 groups had held a minute’s silence for him that he drank a shot of brandy to get well.  

Arda subsequently revealed a letter of apology to their followers and journalists, explaining that there had been a mix-up with the names of two former staff gamers.

They stated: “Arda’s administration is issuing an official assertion concerning the incident of Sunday, March 16, when, earlier than the match between Arda and Levski, it was reported in regards to the demise of Arda’s legendary footballer, Petko Ganchev.

“On the day of the match with Levski, data was acquired in regards to the demise of an individual who, in response to the supply, had performed for Arda for a very long time and scored many objectives, and his title was Petko. In keeping with this description, the one one who suits the profile in query is the membership’s legend, Petko Ganchev.  

“After an in depth investigation on our half, it turned out that the one that died known as Petko Gochev and had launched himself to colleagues that he had performed for Arda. Additionally, one other coincidence with the data is that each Gochev and Ganchev dwell close to Stara Zagora. It was a mistake on our half that we didn’t verify this data in additional element, since we thought-about it dependable and needed to offer deserved [tribute] to the legendary footballer.

“We want to inform you that membership leaders have already contacted and apologized to Petko Ganchev, who has been invited to be an official visitor at Arda’s subsequent dwelling match, specifically on April 2nd in opposition to Cherno Extra.

“As soon as once more, we categorical our deepest remorse for the scenario that has arisen, which has actually prompted nice concern to Petko Ganchev’s household.” 

Contact the author of this text, Alexander Krassimirov, at moc.l1742461298labto1742461298ofdlr1742461298owedi1742461298sni@o1742461298fni1742461298.