Three Legendary Footballers Join Hope Match at Lazure Stadium

  • May 22, 2026 | 12:45
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The list of participants for the charitable "Hope Match" has grown with the addition of three more names. The event will take place on June 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Lazure Stadium in Burgas.

Ivaylo Petkov – A three-time Bulgarian champion with Litex, a Turkish champion with Fenerbahce, and former captain of Kuban in Russia. He played over 60 matches for the national team, participating in the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2004.

Hope Match Attracts More Participants

Georgi Chilikov – One of the most feared Bulgarian strikers, he was the 2003 Bulgarian champion and top scorer with Levski. He has scored over 100 goals in his career and was part of the national team for Euro 2004.

Milen Petkov – The Player of the Year in Group A for the 1998/99 season, and a key player in CSKA's midfield. He achieved significant success with AEK Athens in Greece, making 41 appearances for Bulgaria and participating in the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2004.

Charitable Goals of the Hope Match

The Hope Match will unite sports stars, public figures, and artists to support the following causes:

  • Support for the Comprehensive Oncology Center in Burgas;
  • Assistance for the treatment of legends Petar Hubchev and Luboslav Penev;
  • Help for cancer patients across the country.

Ticket Information:

  • Online: At Eventim.bg, and through the Eventim partner network including OMV gas stations, Technopolis, Orange, and Office 1.
  • In Burgas: At the physical ticket counters of "Chasovnik" and the Opera box office.
  • VIRTUAL TICKETS: For those who wish to support the cause from a distance, virtual tickets are available on Eventim.bg.
  • Other ways to support the cause:
    • DONATION CAMPAIGN: Send an SMS with the text DMS STAN to 17 777 for 1.02 euros per message.
    • BANK TRANSFER: Direct donations can be made to the Stiliyan Petrov Foundation via IBAN: BG41 UNCR 7000 1525 3804 95