Bulgarian FA to work with government on draft of new anti-hooliganism law
The calls for the law have increased following the Plovdiv derby between Lokomotiv and Botev, which was abandoned after the visiting goalkeeper was hit on the head with a bottle.
“Everyone has fault along the way and unfinished work for us to reach this point. The problem originates with upbringing in general, it starts with the family and gets to a point where there are people who want to watch matches and a small group that harms the sport,” said Valkov.
“We are looking for joint solutions between the football headquarters, the state, and even education, because there is a psychology of going to fight, not to watch football. The police failed to do their job; there must also be prevention. This law, which is about football hooliganism, is entering Parliament for discussion.”
The Bulgarian Football Union welcomed their inclusion in the drafting of the law.
“The Bulgarian Football Union welcomes the decision for the Bill on Countering Football Hooliganism to be submitted for consideration on first reading in the National Assembly. This is a long-awaited and extremely necessary step towards guaranteeing the security of all who love football and sport in general,” said a federation statement.
“We categorically state that the BFU supports the adoption of this law. We believe that it is the key to a higher level of organization, prevention, and control over incidents surrounding football and sports meetings. For years, we have insisted on clearer, more effective, and applicable rules and sanctions that will give real tools to institutions and organizers of sports events.
“In this regard, we welcome the inclusion of the Bulgarian Football Union in the process of finalizing the text between the first and second reading. This will allow us to contribute with expertise and ensure that the measures in the law are effective and consistent with European practices. The BFU will be an active partner of state institutions in this process – with a common goal: for football in Bulgaria to be safe, attractive, and accessible to everyone,” said the BFU.
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