The FC Rostov star admitted that he was left horrified by the actions of fans during his nation's defeat earlier this week against the Three Lions
Bulgaria captain Ivelin Popov has said that he was “embarrassed” by the scenes of racism that marred his side’s Euro 2020 qualifier with England on Monday, revealing that he spoke to supporters at half-time in an attempt to dissuade them from further actions.
Gareth Southgate’s side ran out hefty 6-0 winners in Sofia in a match marked out more by actions off the pitch than on it, with groups of home supporters both performing Nazi salutes and “monkey chants” among others.