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Prime Minister Rumen Radev met with a delegation from Barcelona and their international partners. The discussion was organized by the German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade. Also present at the meeting were Minister of Youth and Sports Encho Kiryazov, Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation Ivan Vasilev, and Deputy Minister of Interior Kaloyan Miltenov.
Representatives from Barcelona expressed their readiness to collaborate with Bulgaria on the development of youth football. This cooperation would involve exchanging expertise, best practices, and methodologies. They also offered support in establishing a sustainable model for identifying, developing, and training the most talented young footballers.
Prime Minister Rumen Radev highlighted the government's commitment to supporting youth sports development and the construction of modern sports infrastructure. The Prime Minister emphasized that sports, education, and an active lifestyle should create more opportunities for young people. Radev noted that the success of Spain's national team, reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup with eight Barcelona players in the squad, is a testament to the excellent work of Spanish football academies.
During the meeting, the idea of organizing a friendly match between Barcelona's first team and the Bulgarian national team was also discussed. According to the Prime Minister, such an event would have a profoundly inspiring effect on Bulgarian children and young footballers. The Prime Minister received a jersey from the Catalan giants as a gift.
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