Lothar Matthäus
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Lothar Herbert Matthäus is a German football pundit and former professional player and manager. He captained West Germany to victory in the 1990 FIFA World Cup and was awarded the Ballon d'Or. In 1991
Matthäus in 2019
Matthäus in 1995
Matthäus (pictured in 1999) has won more international caps than any German with 150 and went to nine major international tournaments, serving as captain of the 1990 World Cup champions.
During the 1994 World Cup, Matthäus scored a penalty against Borislav Mihaylov in the quarterfinals against Bulgaria at Giants Stadium, New York City.
The Bulgaria national football team represents Bulgaria in men's international football, and is administered by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA.
Bulgaria vs. Sweden (0-0) at the 1974 FIFA World Cup
Georgi Asparuhov was considered Bulgaria's first playing legend, leading Bulgaria to four straight World Cups, the 1968 Euro Cup quarter-final (qualifier) and the 1968 Olympic tournament final
Bulgarian players celebrate victory over world champions Germany in the quarter-finals of the 1994 World Cup at Giants Stadium.
Hristo Stoichkov won the Ballon d'Or, World and European Golden Boots in 1994. He led Bulgaria to the semi-finals of the 1994 World Cup, along with leading Barcelona to their first ever UEFA Champions League title in 1992.