Overview

• Arda Kardzhali mistakenly held a minute’s silence for former player Petko Ganchev during a match on March 16, believing he had passed away.
• The club quickly issued a public apology on Facebook after realizing the error, attributing it to incorrect information.
• Petko Ganchev, 78, described the incident as stressful but found humor in the situation, saying he poured himself a brandy upon hearing the news.
• The mistake caused confusion and distress for Ganchev and his family, with his wife tearfully informing him of the announcement upon his return home.
• This incident adds to a history of similar errors in football, where clubs have prematurely announced the deaths of players or supporters.