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Krasi Balakov, a bronze medalist from USA '94, hosted dozens of guests at his Sofia restaurant, "Casa Bala." The legendary Sporting Lisbon playmaker's establishment dedicated the evening to Portuguese culture, coinciding with Cristiano Ronaldo and company's match against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The menu featured Algarvian salad, octopus risotto, cod fillet, and pastel de nata for dessert.
A special guest for the evening was another iconic figure from Sporting Lisbon's history: Ivaylo Yordanov. The versatile player, also a hero from the '94 World Cup and currently an assistant coach for the national team, vowed that if Portugal wins the World Cup, he would perform a headstand in Balakov's restaurant.
Once again, the glorious number 10 organized a special game for his guests, assisted by Sportal.bg colleague Filip Drumchev, author of the book "When God Was Bulgarian." Dimitar Tudzharov, known as Shkumbata, ensured everyone was in high spirits.
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