Bulgaria Top Goalkeeper Ivankov Quits International Football

Ivankov began his career with Bulgarian club Levski Sofia where he won three Bulgarian titles and five cups before moving to Turkey. Photo by img.mynet.com

Bulgaria number 1 goalkeeper Dimitar Ivankov has hung up his gloves after 62 international caps including at the Euro 2004 championships in Portugal.

The 34-year old Ivankov, who plays for Turkish club Bursaspor made the decision to step down from international football after Bulgaria defeated Malta 4-1 in a friendly on Wednesday.

Ivankov began his career with Bulgarian club Levski Sofia where he won three Bulgarian titles and five cups before moving to Turkey where he joined Kayserispor and then Bursaspor.

“I quit and this is my final decision," Ivankov told reporters.

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