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Borislav Mihaylov, Bulgaria 1994 World Cup goalkeeper, dies aged 63
Former Bulgaria captain and long-serving football chief Borislav Mihaylov has died in Sofia at 63 after suffering a stroke months earlier; he was a central figure in Bulgaria's 1994 World Cup run.
Mar 31st 2026 · Bulgaria
Insights
- Mihaylov died in Sofia at 63 after a stroke last November left him with lasting effects.
- He was the captain of Bulgaria that reached the 1994 World Cup semifinal under coach Dimitar Penev.
- He served as president of the Bulgarian Football Union from 2005 to 2024.
- He played for Levski and multiple European clubs including Belenenses, Mulhouse, Reading and Zürich.
- His wife is former rhythmic gymnastics world champion Maria Petrova and his son Nikolay retired from professional football last year.
- In later years he appeared in social media videos showing signs of alcohol intoxication.
Sources
- Muere a los 63 años Borislav Mihaylov www.mundodeportivo.com
- Muere Borislav Mihaylov, el mítico portero de la histórica Bulgaria del Mundial de 1994 www.20minutos.es
- Fallece Borislav Mihaylov, el mítico portero de Bulgaria en el Mundial 94 www.cope.es