The charity Match of Hope will be held at the Lazur Stadium in Burgas on June 6th. The organizer is the former captain of the national football team, Stiliyan Petrov, who announced the details at a press conference in the city.
The "Stiliyan Petrov" Foundation traditionally supports people in need and hospitals. Stiliyan Petrov expressed gratitude to the Municipality of Burgas and Mayor Nikolov for their support.
Dimitar Dimitrov-Hero, who has gone through an oncological illness, Stoyko Sakaliev, who has personal experience, the mayor of Burgas Dimitar Nikolov, and doctors from the Oncology Center in the city attended the press conference.
The match will pit Bulgarian stars and those from world football, as well as artists, against each other. Tickets are on sale, including at the box office of the State Opera - Burgas.
Dimitar Nikolov emphasized the importance of the event for the city and the oncology center, calling for empathy.
Part of the participants are already known: Joe Hart, Wes Brown, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Dimitar Berbatov, Krasimir Balakov, Zdravko Yankov, Stoyko Sakaliev.
The funds raised will be donated for oncological treatment in Burgas, as well as to Lyuboslav Penev, Petar Hubchev and other people in need.
Dimitar Dimitrov-Hero and Stoyko Sakaliev also called for support. The event aims to show the need for unity and empathy.