Bulgarian Club Levski Sofia Thanks Fans After Donations Help Secure License

Bulgarian football club Levski Sofia has "thanked fans for their donations which helped the club clear its debts and cover the requirements for a European license," according to Alexander Krassimirov of INSIDE WORLD FOOTBALL. The club has urged fans to "continue with their financial help." Levski said in a statement, "A deep bow and gratitude to each of you who answered the call of club for empathy and support around the world because your love has no boundaries and age. ... Thanks to the gesture of each of you and the majority owner of Levski Todor Batkov, we were able to pay part of the debt of the club relating to the financial criteria for club licensing for season 2015/2016." The fundraising campaign "Levski is yours" is continuing, with the club saying it needs "continued support during the financial crisis." Like Levski, CSKA has asked fans for financial help "after being threatened with expulsion from Bulgarian top division A grupa over debts" (INSIDE WORLD FOOTBALL, 4/2).