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Grigor Dimitrov begins defence of Stockholm title

October 15, 2014October 15, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Grigor Dimitrov

  Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov begins the defence of his title in Stockholm against Russia’s Teymuraz Gabashvili, the world number 59,

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Bulgarian capital Sofia named European Capital of Sport 2018

October 14, 2014October 14, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

Bulgarian capital city Sofia has been named European Capital of Sport 2018, the municipality said on October 14. The decision

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Bulgaria’s Euro 2016 qualifying chances dwindle

October 14, 2014October 14, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency

Bulgaria’s national football team lost twice in the span of four days to see its chances of qualification to the

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Spirited Ludogorets loses on Champions League debut

September 17, 2014September 17, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad came close to snatching a point against Liverpool in their Champions League debut but lost 1-2

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Bulgaria makes winning start to Euro 2016 qualifying campaign

September 10, 2014September 10, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency

A late goal from substitute Ventsislav Hristov gave Bulgaria a 2-1 win away against Azerbaijan in its first qualifying match

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Bulgaria’s Dimitrov left to rue missed opportunities as he exits US Open

September 3, 2014September 3, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Grigor Dimitrov

Grigor Dimitrov’s run at the US Open came to an end in the fourth round with a loss to Frenchman

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Bulgaria’s Dimitrov bounces back to advance to US Open fourth round

September 1, 2014September 1, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Grigor Dimitrov

Grigor Dimitrov recovered after dropping the first set against David Goffin of Belgium to advance to the fourth round of

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Bulgaria’s Pulev claims Klitschko injury ‘a fake’

August 29, 2014August 29, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian boxer Koubrat Pulev said his opponent for the IBF title, defending champion Wladimir Klitschko, was faking an injury to

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Ludogorets heroics rewarded with tough Champions League draw

August 28, 2014August 28, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad were drawn against defending champions Real Madrid, five-time winners Liverpool and Basel in Group B of

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