Bulgarian Football Union's Controversial Changes Favor Ludogorets

The Bulgarian Football Union (BFS) quietly implemented two contentious measures that benefit the champion club Ludogorets. First, the federation waived the compensation fee linked to the "four Bulgarians" rule, relieving the team of a €200,000 charge. Second, the head of the Referees Committee, Stanislav Todorov, was replaced mid‑season by Mateo Trefoloni without public explanation.

Critics allege that these steps, taken under the leadership of BFS president Georgi Ivanov, amount to a back‑room agreement favoring Ludogorets, raising questions about governance and transparency within Bulgarian football.