Stiliyan Petrov with an emotional message after the "Match of Hope"
The charity "Match of Hope," which filled the Lazur Stadium in Burgas, became a symbol of national unity. Legendary national team captain Stiliyan Petrov shared an emotional video and text in which he expresses his deep gratitude to everyone who turned the cause into reality.
"I saw stands full of smiles. I saw strangers who became one team. At that moment, I realized - every month of preparation was worth it," shares Petrov.
Gratitude to the team and partners
Petrov did not spare his recognition for the team that worked day and night, going through inspections and administrative difficulties: "When you are fighting for life, there is no blow that can knock you down. You didn't just organize a match – you kept the dream alive."
The power of unity
In his address, Stiliyan Petrov highlighted the contribution of:
- The sponsors and partners, who voted their trust before the start of the event.
- The volunteers, who welcomed the guests with a smile.
- Burgas Municipality for the helping hand.
- All the fans, who bought a ticket and sent a message of hope.
"On 06.06.2026, together we proved something very simple: when the cause is pure and people are united, everything is possible," concludes the great footballer with emotion.