By Alexander Krassimirov
April 2 – Bulgaria’s Levski Sofia has thanked fans for their donations which helped the club clear its debts and cover the requirements for a European license. The club have urged fans to continue with their financial help.
“A deep bow and gratitude to each of you who answered the call of club for empathy and support around the world because your love has no boundaries and age. Your help is unprecedented evidence of the indomitable spirit of anyone who brings Levski in his heart,” said the club in a statement.
“Thanks to the gesture of each of you and the majority owner of Levski Todor Batkov, we were able to pay part of the debt of the club relating to the financial criteria for club licensing for season 2015/2016.”
The fundraising campaign ‘Levski is yours’ is continuing with the club saying it needs continued support during the financial crisis. “Be with us in our upcoming matches, we want to enjoy you at our stadium. This is the greatest power of Levski – people who support the club,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, Maksims Uvarenko (pictured), the Latvian goalkeeper of Sofia’s other club, CSKA, claims he has been forced to borrow money from his parents to pay the rent of his apartment after going three months without salary.
‘The biggest problem is lack of money in the team. The problems are serious and I hope to be resolved. In the team I’m three months and still I have not received any salary,”vsaid Uvarenko, who recently made his debut for the club.
“I had always played in teams where the pay was low. I came in the team and hoped that the situation will change. With my wife expecting a baby, I cannot afford to be without the money. I was forced to borrow money from parents to pay the rent on his apartment in Sofia. If the club paid me two or three salaries, everything will fall into place and I will not have these domestic concerns, “said the Latvian.
Like Levski, CSKA has asked fans for financial help after being threatened with expulsion from Bulgarian top division A grupa over debts.
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