- The famous scene of the World Cup
At the 1994 World Cup, Bulgaria and Germany met in the quarterfinals. In the first half of the game, the Bulgarian defender, the fierce-looking and more defensive Ivanov, faced the German team's powerful long-range shots, sacrificed himself to block the gun hole, and was even carried out of the field by a stretcher. Ivanov, who has a strong will and tenacious fighting spirit, with his brave performance, has created this famous World Cup scene that deserves everyone's respect and even moving.
The fierce-looking Ivanov
Ivanov fought bravely to block the hole of the gun
- Legendary short life
Ivanov, who was dubbed the "Werewolf" by Chinese fans, has a strong style and a strong body, and is a legendary defender in the history of the Bulgarian team. As the defensive core of the Bulgarian team in 1994, Ivanov reached the final four of the World Cup with the team, creating Bulgarian football history.
Ivanov of the 1994 World Cup
At his peak, Ivanov played for Real Betis in La Liga. In February 2016, Ivanov died of a heart attack in Bulgaria at the age of 50.
As a legend of The Golden Generation of Bulgaria, Ivanov defended the dignity of Eastern European football, which was in decline due to the drastic changes in Eastern Europe and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Ivanov