Captain Popov to miss Bulgaria's opening Euro 2016 qualifier


SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria captain Ivelin Popov will miss his side's opening Euro 2016 qualifier against Azerbaijan after fracturing his cheekbone during Friday's training session, the Bulgarian FA said.

The 26-year-old attacking midfielder is the most capped player and top scorer in the Bulgarian squad.

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