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Bulgaria coach resigns four days after fans subjected England's black players with racist abuse

Euro 2020 Qualifier - Group A - England v Bulgaria - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - September 7, 2019 Bulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov and England manager Gareth Southgate. [REUTERS/David Klein/File Photo]

Bulgaria coach Krasimir Balakov stepped down from his role on Friday, four days after home fans subjected England's black players with racist abuse during a Euro 2020 qualifier in Sofia.

The 53-year-old was in charge of the team in the 6-0 defeat by England on Monday when some of the supporters taunted the visitors with Nazi salutes and monkey chants, prompting match officials to halt the game twice.

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