Fresh turmoil for Ireland's Nations League playoff opponents Bulgaria as boss quits

“I keep my word,” Ilian Iliev told BGNES about acting out his threat of quitting.

RESIGNED: Bulgaria manager Ilian Iliev has tabled his resignation. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Bulgaria have been thrown into chaos ahead of their upcoming Nations League playoff against Ireland after manager Ilian Iliev tabled his resignation.

He became the team’s fourth manager in four years when appointed in November 2023 but double-jobbing with Varna-based domestic club Cherno More has landed him in controversy.