Petko Ganchev: Ex-footballer on Bulgarian club incorrectly announcing he had died
“When I heard the horrible news, I poured myself a little brandy.”
For Petko Ganchev, a regular Sunday afternoon spent his former club Arda Kardzhali drama Levski Sofia turned into a reassuring night for friends and family, and he was still alive.
Top Bulgarian pilot Stay silent for Ganchev The 78-year-old died before the wrong belief began.
“I was 10 minutes late (teeth), because I had a personal job. My phone started ringing a lot when I drove home,” former forward Ganchev told Bulgaria website. Blitz,,,,, External.
“I stopped in front of the house and entered the yard and my wife greeted me and shouted, ‘Petko, Petko, they announced on TV that you are dead!’
“I don’t understand what she was telling me and what was going on. Then two of my friends called me.
“Buried alive is a lot of pressure.”
Arda quickly realized the mix and posted on the club’s Facebook page before the game ended, saying they were misleading.
Ganchev, who had been with Arda for five years, said the club’s athletic director Ivaylo Petkov then called him to apologize.
“Look, it happens sometimes, but it’s not easy,” Ganchev said.
“It is normal to spread rumors in the village, but they announced it before the entire football audience in Bulgaria.
“So many people called me – relatives, friends, acquaintances rather than those big acquaintances. It’s not a pleasant situation, but ultimately we have to stay positive.”
