By Alexander Krassimirov
May 14 – When it comes to money Bulgaria can be gloomy place for football with clubs desperate for cash, players often unpaid and sponsors in short supply. But this month the Bulgarians have had some good news with FIFA approving the country’s $1.1 million ‘Goal’ application to build a new training camp for the national team near Sofia.
This is the third time the Bulgarian Football Union has won financial support from FIFA. The BFU received $400,000 for the renovation of its headquarters, followed up by a further $500,000 used to build a national team training complex in Pravets (70 km from Sofia).
The BFU will invite Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini for the opening of the new base near Sofia, expected to be before the end of 2015.
The new football facility will include three separate pitches with lighting, one of which will be an artificial surface. There will be wellness center and hotel part as well.
The site is available for club teams, but for a fee. The complex will be home to all Bulgaria’s national teams – men, women and youth. The administration of the Bulgarian Football Union will be also be moved to the new site.
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