Bulgarian, Bosnian PMs Move to Ease 'Football' Tensions

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and his Bosnian counterpart Vjekoslav Bevanda have issued a joint statement calling on fans to abstain from violence ahead of the Europa league clash between FK Sarajevo and Levski Sofia.

"We hereby address the fans of both teams. Football is a great game that brings joy to millions of people around the world and it should not lead to violence. We are also true fans and we call upon our friends and the stadium in Sarajevo: do not spoil the game," the statement says.

Clashes between fans of the two teams marred the first game between the two teams in Sofia last Thursday. Some 20 Levski Sofia Ultras attacked twelve to fifteen Sarajevo fans who were singing songs around a shopping centre in Sofia.

During the game, some of the home team ultras displayed an outrageous banner aimed at the Sarajevo fans that read "Ratko Mladic and Arkan ****ed you, now it's our turn". The banner referred to mass murders of Bosnians.

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