Bulgarian club holds minute's silence for ex-player who is still alive

A Bulgarian top division football club has apologised after holding a minute's silence for a former player who turned out to be still alive.

Arda Kardzahli mourned Petko Ganchev before a league match against Levski Sofia on Sunday.

Both teams lined up on the centre circle and bowed their heads to remember Ganchev.

However, Arda posted on their Facebook page before the match had even finished to say it had been misinformed.

"The management of PFC Arda would like to express its deepest apologies to the team's former footballer, Petko Ganchev, and his loved ones, after the club received incorrect information regarding his death.

"We wish Petko Ganchev many years of health and to enjoy Arda's successes."

The match ended in a 1-all draw.