Hristo Stoichkov

Bulgarian footballer

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November 2018 At the autobiography unveiling event, former Spanish referee Ildefonso Urízar Azpitarte symbolically stomped on Stoichkov's foot, referencing a historic moment from the 1990 Spanish Super Cup final when Azpitarte had sent Stoichkov off.
November 2018 Stoichkov published his authorized biography titled 'Hristo Stoichkov: The Story', with an official unveiling event attended by prominent footballers, sports figures, and former Bulgarian presidents including Petar Stoyanov, Georgi Parvanov, and Rosen Plevneliev.
November 2018 At the autobiography unveiling event, former Spanish referee Ildefonso Urízar Azpitarte symbolically stomped on Stoichkov's foot, referencing a historic moment from the 1990 Spanish Super Cup final when Azpitarte had sent Stoichkov off.
November 2018 Stoichkov published his authorized biography titled 'Hristo Stoichkov: The Story', with an official unveiling event attended by prominent footballers, sports figures, and former Bulgarian presidents including Petar Stoyanov, Georgi Parvanov, and Rosen Plevneliev.
October 2017 Removed from his position as honorary consul by the Spanish government due to criticisms of the government, particularly regarding the Catalan independence referendum.
October 2017 Removed from his position as honorary consul by the Spanish government due to criticisms of the government, particularly regarding the Catalan independence referendum.
2015 Hristo Stoichkov was featured in EA Sports' FIFA 15 Ultimate Team Legends video game series, recognizing his legendary status in football.
2015 Hristo Stoichkov was featured in EA Sports' FIFA 15 Ultimate Team Legends video game series, recognizing his legendary status in football.
July 8 2013 Concluded his extremely short management period with CSKA Sofia.
July 8 2013 Concluded his extremely short management period with CSKA Sofia.
June 5 2013 Began a very brief management stint with CSKA Sofia.
June 5 2013 Began a very brief management stint with CSKA Sofia.
May 2013 Recognized as the A PFG Manager of the Season by professional footballers in the Bulgarian league.
May 2013 Recognized as the A PFG Manager of the Season by professional footballers in the Bulgarian league.
May 31 2013 Ended his tenure with Litex Lovech after a successful period.
May 31 2013 Ended his tenure with Litex Lovech after a successful period.
January 5 2012 Started managing Litex Lovech in the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group.
January 5 2012 Started managing Litex Lovech in the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group.
2011 Named honorary consul of Bulgaria in Barcelona.
2011 Named honorary consul of Bulgaria in Barcelona.
March 16 2010 Resigned from Mamelodi Sundowns, with Trott Moloto appointed as caretaker manager.
March 16 2010 Resigned from Mamelodi Sundowns, with Trott Moloto appointed as caretaker manager.

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