Petko Ganchev
Petko Ganchev is a former Bulgarian football player who has made a mark in the local football scene. Recently, he was in the news due to a moment of confusion where a minute of silence was held for him, only to reveal that he is alive.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Petko Ganchev was mistakenly reported dead but was very much alive and well.
The least romantic fans in football, and the Man City player’s long-serving underwear – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-06
Petko Ganchev was mistakenly believed to be deceased, leading to a minute of silence held in his honor before a match.
el insólito minuto de silencio por un ídolo del club que había muerto, pero estaba vivo y debieron pedir disculpas
Uruguay· 2025-03-19Petko Ganchev is a former player for the Bulgarian soccer team Arda Kardzhali who was mistakenly believed to be dead.
Petko Ganchev: Bulgarian team apologizes after holding a minute’s silence for former player who isn’t dead
United States· 2025-03-19Petko Ganchev, a former footballer, had to deny his own death after a mistake by his club.
"Festejé con una copa de brandy"
Argentina· 2025-03-19
Petko Ganchev was honoured with a minute’s silence by his former club after they were wrongly informed of his demise.
Bulgarian footballer honoured with minute’s silence … despite not being dead | European club football
United Kingdom· 2025-03-18
Petko Ganchev was mistakenly reported dead, causing his team to apologize for the misinformation.
Bulgaristan'da büyük skandal! Öldü sandılar saygı duruşuna geçtiler
Turkey· 2025-03-18
Petko Ganchev is a former player for the Arda Kardzhali football team who was mistakenly reported dead.
Ενός λεπτού σιγή για Βούλγαρο ποδοσφαιριστή εν ζωή – «Είχαμε λάθος πληροφορίες»
Greece· 2025-03-18Petko Ganchev is a football player who was mistakenly reported dead, leading to a minute of silence in his honor.
hicieron un minuto de silencio por un exjugador del club que está vivoArgentina· 2025-03-18
Petko Ganchev was mistakenly honored with a minute of silence during a match despite being alive.
Holdt ett minutts stillhet for tidligere spiller – som fortsatt lever
Norway· 2025-03-17Petko Ganchev is a former player of Arda who was mistakenly reported dead.
Minntust leikmanns sem reyndist vera á lífi
Iceland· 2025-03-17Petko Ganchev is a former football player for the home team who was mistakenly thought to be deceased.
Трето поредно равенство за "Левски": 1:1 срещу "Арда" в Кърджали
Bulgaria· 2025-03-16
