Calls for the law have increased after the Plovdiv derby between Lokomotiv and Botev, which was abandoned after the visiting goalkeeper was hit on the head with a bottle.
“Everyone has mistakes and unfinished work along the way to get to this point. The problem comes from education 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,” Valkov said.
“We are looking for joint solutions between the football headquarters, the state and even education, because there is a psychology of fighting, not of watching football. The police have not done their job; there must also be prevention. This law, which is about football hooliganism, is being tabled for discussion in Parliament.”
The Bulgarian Football Association welcomed its inclusion when drafting the law.
“The Bulgarian Football Federation welcomes the decision to submit the bill on combating football hooliganism for consideration by the National Assembly in its first reading. This is a long-awaited and extremely necessary step towards ensuring the safety of everyone who loves football and sports in general,” a statement from the federation said.
“We categorically state that the BFU supports the adoption of this law. We believe that this is the key to a higher level of organization, prevention and control of incidents surrounding football and sports gatherings. For years we have been pushing for clearer, more effective and applicable rules and sanctions that will give institutions and organizers of sporting events real tools.
“In this regard, we welcome the inclusion of the Bulgarian Football Association in the process of finalizing the text between the first and second readings. 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: to ensure that football in Bulgaria is safe, attractive and accessible to all,” the BFU said.
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