Hristo Stoichkov met the residents and guests of Byala. For more than an hour and a half, he signed autographs and took pictures with the people in the newly built "Usta Kolyu Ficheto" expo center.
"I want to see smiling people. This is how I recharge. Everyone is happy and says how I glorify Bulgaria, but I did it thanks to my colleagues, family, coaches," said Stoichkov.
The legendary football player paid attention to everyone who came to meet him, giving advice to children to study and play more sports.
"They themselves must realize that in order to become a great athlete, you have to deprive yourself of many things. You have to work hard. You have to help, especially in team sports. Many coaches have given way to young footballers. Dimitar Penev, without his heart beating, imposed young boys in CSKA, then it was easier for him in the national team", said Stoichkov.
He added that it was difficult but not impossible to repeat the success of the US '94 generation.
"First, let's rank, and already, when you're on a forum like this, you need a little more self-confidence. We missed many big forums, 1988 European Championship, 1990 World Cup, 1992 European again, to come that November 17, 1993. We boarded the last plane to the USA, but we also came last, after seven games. Stoichkov also said.
His meeting with the people of Byala was part of the program for the opening of the restored bridge of Kolyu Ficheto, which continues with a concert by Dara from 20:30 tonight. BTA is the media partner for the Byala Municipality event.
"The mayor took care to build something that was crumbling for years. Yesterday there was a very nice celebration on the bridge, how many people had come, children. This is the symbol of this city. The bridge is unique," Stoichkov also said.
We remind you that two days ago he opened his first shop on the river. This happened on the ship “Sofia”, which is on the Danube bank near Ruse. On Sunday, the winner of the “Golden Ball” will also give out autographs in the shopping center in the Ruse district “ Zdravets – East“.