The Bulgarian Football Union President Borislav Mihaylov is currently under investigation by the Prosecutor's Office of Bulgaria. Government officials have stated that the investigation is related to multiple media reports alleging Mihaylov's direct involvement in manipulating football match outcomes and engaging with unlicensed foreign operators, commonly referred to as "black lottery" in Bulgaria.
The Prosecutor's Office is looking into various publications in the media that contain information about different types of violations and crimes, including the misuse of public resources and involvement in the "black lottery" scheme.
This investigation comes shortly after a massive protest took place in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, during the country's Euro qualifier against Hungary. Football fans flooded the city streets to express their dissatisfaction with Mihaylov's long-lasting presidency at the BFU. Many claim that Bulgarian football has shown little to no improvement in the 18 years since Mihaylov assumed leadership of the BFU.
The Prosecutor's Office is looking into various publications in the media that contain information about different types of violations and crimes, including the misuse of public resources and involvement in the "black lottery" scheme.
This investigation comes shortly after a massive protest took place in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, during the country's Euro qualifier against Hungary. Football fans flooded the city streets to express their dissatisfaction with Mihaylov's long-lasting presidency at the BFU. Many claim that Bulgarian football has shown little to no improvement in the 18 years since Mihaylov assumed leadership of the BFU.