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Stoichkov in trouble in South Africa for snubbing local media
Bulgarian football legend Hristo Stoichkov has once again drawn flack and is in the spotlight after he was referred to the South African Premier Soccer League disciplinary committee for refusing to talk to local media.
Once again, the Bulgarian coach of Mamelodi Sundowns was accused of dodging the media in a post-match news conference following his team's 1-0 win over Bidvest Wits. Furthermore, he had also ignored reporters in the aftermath of the abandoned game against Santos.
Offended by his "arrogant" behaviour, Stoichkov was dutifully reported to the Premier League, whose prosecutor Zola Majavu is set to shed some light on the issue. Stoichkov has already faced the league's disciplinary commission for failing to honour media commitments.
One of the reasons why South African media are probably irked about him being distant is because they know that if they ever wanted an honest answer on just about anything, Stoichkov would be the man to ask.
"If anyone is wondering if South Africa can deliver a World Cup to remember, one man worth asking is Hristo Stoichkov," website goal.com said.
The head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns, who took over in June 2009, is widely regarded as very forthright with his statements - countless Bulgarian and Spanish journalists and referees can testify to his blunt and direct approach to just about anything. And in his blunt and colourful way of saying things, reportedly, Stoichkov loves his time in South Africa.
"I am very happy here," he was quoted as saying by goal.com. "I am coaching at one of the top clubs and this is a great country. They have been working very hard for the last few years to be ready for the tournament and the new stadiums are very, very good. The local support is great. For each match we have 15 000 to 20 000 passionate fans and for the World Cup there will of course be much more. I am sure this will be a great World Cup," he said.
Mamelodi Sundowns are now fifth in the Premier League with 32 points from 19 matches and a match in hard over current table toppers SuperSport United, who lead with 41 points out of 20 outings. Santos are second with 34 points from 19 matches, followed by Kaizer Chiefs with 34 points from 20 matches and Ajax Cape Town with 34 from 21 games in fourth.
Once again, the Bulgarian coach of Mamelodi Sundowns was accused of dodging the media in a post-match news conference following his team's 1-0 win over Bidvest Wits. Furthermore, he had also ignored reporters in the aftermath of the abandoned game against Santos.
Offended by his "arrogant" behaviour, Stoichkov was dutifully reported to the Premier League, whose prosecutor Zola Majavu is set to shed some light on the issue. Stoichkov has already faced the league's disciplinary commission for failing to honour media commitments.
One of the reasons why South African media are probably irked about him being distant is because they know that if they ever wanted an honest answer on just about anything, Stoichkov would be the man to ask.
"If anyone is wondering if South Africa can deliver a World Cup to remember, one man worth asking is Hristo Stoichkov," website goal.com said.
The head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns, who took over in June 2009, is widely regarded as very forthright with his statements - countless Bulgarian and Spanish journalists and referees can testify to his blunt and direct approach to just about anything. And in his blunt and colourful way of saying things, reportedly, Stoichkov loves his time in South Africa.
"I am very happy here," he was quoted as saying by goal.com. "I am coaching at one of the top clubs and this is a great country. They have been working very hard for the last few years to be ready for the tournament and the new stadiums are very, very good. The local support is great. For each match we have 15 000 to 20 000 passionate fans and for the World Cup there will of course be much more. I am sure this will be a great World Cup," he said.
Mamelodi Sundowns are now fifth in the Premier League with 32 points from 19 matches and a match in hard over current table toppers SuperSport United, who lead with 41 points out of 20 outings. Santos are second with 34 points from 19 matches, followed by Kaizer Chiefs with 34 points from 20 matches and Ajax Cape Town with 34 from 21 games in fourth.
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you sould understand cominicate with any media not so easy for him language reason, his doing good job there i liked him as a great player and good personality........
Sorry to mention this but on what language do you think he can communicate with the foreign media? He is virtually illiterate - he pretends to speak English, but that's caricature.