Dimitar berbatov news
Dimitar Berbatov is a retired Bulgarian professional footballer who played as a striker. Here are some recent news updates about him:
- Retirement: Berbatov announced his retirement from professional football in August 2020, at the age of 38. He had been playing for Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia at the time.
- Coaching career: In October 2020, Berbatov was appointed as the assistant coach of the Bulgarian national team, working under head coach Ivan Petrov.
- CSKA Sofia legend: In November 2020, CSKA Sofia honored Berbatov by retiring his number 9 jersey, in recognition of his achievements and contributions to the club.
- Charity work: Berbatov has been involved in various charity initiatives, including supporting the "Football for Peace" organization, which aims to promote peace and understanding through football.
- Personal life: Berbatov has been married to his wife, Popova, since 2007, and they have two children together. He has also been involved in various business ventures, including a restaurant and a sports academy.
Some of his notable achievements during his playing career include:
- Trophies: Berbatov won the Premier League Golden Boot in 2009, and also won the UEFA Cup with Tottenham Hotspur in 2008.
- International career: Berbatov earned 78 caps for the Bulgarian national team, scoring 48 goals and becoming the country's all-time leading scorer.
- Club career: Berbatov played for clubs such as Bayer Leverkusen, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Fulham, and PAOK, among others.
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