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Georgi Petkov works wonders and we can call this the legend of Bulgarian football. He went into history as the oldest player on the field with the national jersey. He also joined European Anatolia after taking first place in the rankings as the oldest goalkeeper, defending the colors of his country. This indicator is the third in the world. On May 9 this year, he presented the Bulgarian Cup to Slavia in an epic match with penalties in the final against his ex-team Levski. Petkov gave a candid interview to BLITZ, in which he confessed something very interesting: how long is his contract with the "white".
– How do you feel at the age of 42 and how much can you play?
"In fact, I'm feeling 30. I do not mind that I'm 42. I'm alive and well, the weather will show how many years I'll be playing. can help Slavia, I will play.
"How long have you had a contract with the club?"
"It's quite long – in fact, my contract with Slavia is as long as I can play. 
– What is the formula for sports longevity?
"Family first.I have a wonderful wife and daughter.I have changed a lot after the birth of baby.Elia, alive and well, is already 7. I am feel extremely good after having wonderful creatures by my side.In a very positive way, I really changed.
– Do you have enough time for your family?
"I left for a moment, but when I can, I'm always with them." Eliza begins to understand things more and more. He always asks me when I go camping, the result of the matches – too.
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"When was your last wife for a break and where do you like to go?
– Monday, we returned from Velingrad, where we were for the weekend. I had a break from Slavia after matches with the national team and I took advantage of it. Otherwise, we like to go to Sandanski. We seek to have fresh air, especially for the child. For many years, we have gone to sea every summer in Greece.
– How many pounds do you have now? Do you follow eating habits?
– I do not have a diet because weight gain is not a problem for me. For 15 years, I have 80-81 pounds. Maybe it helps me protect myself from injury.
– You have missed games lately because of fatigue, how do you recover after the matches?
– It's just because of the tiredness … We just know Slavia, let Tony play. The boy has unique qualities.
– You talk about Antonis Stergiakis. What are you teaching him?
"I try to help her with what I can, listen to me." Once, I started in Slavia, then Bobby Mihaylov and Zdravko Zdravkov helped me. </ P> <p> young people are learning from me.As for recovery after the match, the next day I have a lot of problems, but it is good that it pbades quickly.No worry.One day after the match, I have problems and I am a rifle.
"Do the recordings flatter you?" You are now the oldest goalkeeper at the level of national teams in the history of European football, and he has also become the oldest player to play for our national team. (The record was held by another goalkeeper – Hristo Hristov – Barakata)
"Yes, it's something that flatters me, but to be honest: I do not pay too much attention to achievements, I'm just happy that people, and especially the coaching staff of the national team , have noticed my good performance in my last games and that they can count on me.I'm very happy to be back in the national team.When they will call me, I'm not the type to say, "I'm 42, it does not make sense …" I will never refuse to play for the national team. do not even think so.
"What else do you want to achieve?"
– First, be healthy and help Slavia. Once they think that they need me, I'm ready. For specific purposes, I do not think so. It is important for Slavia to stabilize and young players to grow.
– But you probably dream of the precious price of the "Bulgarian footballer"? You have a second and a third place over the years.
– A great recognition is indeed. But I do not think it's a fixed idea that I must necessarily get up. If people think I am the most worthy, I will be very happy. I hope to win.
– From whom did you learn that Peter Hubchev had sent you back to the national team and what was your first reaction?
– I understand media. I had not spoken to Hubchev on the phone even before he called me. Because of Plamen Iliev's injury, I thought that they would probably turn to me. And since Vlado Stoyanov is seriously injured. I've opened the chance to return to the national team.
– What has not happened to beat Cyprus and Slovenia in the last two matches of the League of Nations tournament group where you were at the door?
– It was this match against Cyprus that cost us first place. But when we look at the game, we can not be dissatisfied. We photographed well. We played on the offensive, but it was unpleasant not to get our position. 
"Your first conversation with Hubchev, how did it go, what did you say?"
– I thanked him for the call. I wish my success without injuries and lead as much as possible.
"You have always been considered a great joker, and in the national team, do you know your teammates?
"Oh, no, of course.It's different with Hubchev.It's harder for the national team to afford jokes.I still have jokes, but I take them into consideration, it's normal for me and, still, I'm 42, it's not good that younger people like it with them.
– Goalkeeper coach Rado Stanev is only one year older than you. Do you obey his instructions or allow yourself to err?
"With Rado, we are family friends, not just my coach – I know him before he starts working in Slavia – I'm grateful for everything." One of the great merits of my success is his I always listen, the coach is always, I respect the hierarchy.
– Do you see a coach after years?
"It's hard to be a coach with this character.
"Do you want to say something about remarks about your address that says you're the king of the slowdown?
– At the national level, we saw the Cypriot goalkeeper, and not in the 70th or 80th minute, he slowed the game from the fifth minute. In our country, we are at the origin of the idea that I am short of time. Yes, I allow myself to do this sometimes when necessary. It's part of the game
– Your comments on the return of Nikolay Mihaylov to Levski?
"I have known Nikki for a long time, he has the qualities and I wish him success in Levski, the question is how he is going to prepare himself, the most important thing is to be well prepared, to behave well and to let people The main problem at home is the family, everyone knows it very well.This famous mistake with Werder is the moment to forget.And she didn't 
was a goal error, just a ball that went through his leg. It was so happened, it was a long time ago. Nicky really has the qualities.
– You have been training together for a few weeks while he was fit with Slavia. How did you introduce yourself in your joint activities?
"We have been training together for about 40 days, that's good. I think the form will be quickly recovered.
– Your former club Levski, four times champion and three times winner of the Bulgarian Cup, why is he without a trophy since 2009?
"There's nothing Levsky does, I hope as soon as possible to win a trophy, there are obviously problems with Gerena, I'm not in the middle of things to comment in more detail." can not say what is the problem.
– You and Slavia represent the problem in 2013 when you deprived Levski of the championship trophy …
"Why should we be the problem?" We have no fault they have not won us. Unpleasant for Levski and the fans. But I protect the colors of another club and try to do my job as I always do. And in Levski, as I did, I parted from every training and every game. The glory that Levsky has stopped is a normal thing. For our joy we succeeded, we played for our honor. Slavia has built me as a man and a guardian. For a long time, I have been attached to the management, and in particular to Ventsi Stefanov, that on my return from Cyprus, I will again be wearing the white team.
– Maybe you're mad or you're not paying attention to the Levski fans who sing to your address: "Oh, fun goalkeeper" …
– It does not bother me. We live in Bulgaria and over the years I have become used to all kinds of things and insults. I have not paid attention to them for a long time. You can not prevent the fan from calling what he wants. Some come to the stadiums just to swear.
– Are you still up to Todor Batkov, who had previously expelled you from Levski?
– No, because I'm not a bad guy. Mr. Batkov was then misled and understood it later. We saw it after, we talked, there is no problem on my part. He was then affected, misled. The truth is that a plot has been made. It's the same in our country – there are people who try water.
– Who are you talking about?
– Like me and Mr. Batkov know perfectly well that made me dirty. Then I knew who this man was, but I do not want to call his name.
"Did you stay at Gerena?"
"I have excellent relationships with the majority of Gerena's people.
– Do you hear with Stanimir Stoilov, with some of your former teammates?
"Murray has not heard him for a long time, and with Sirakov, I spoke with Mecho Telkiyski, with Georgi Ivanov – Gonzo, I have no problems with anyone, we have a friendly attitude.
– Have you ever had the opportunity to play CSKA?
– There was no such option.
– The nickname Joro The Door, which you stuck Dimitar Penev, do you like?
"I take it with a mockery, Mr. Penev did not say so, some journalists invented it." Penna's words were: "Joro the door and these two …" C & # He is an excellent coach and a great man, alive and well.
– Recently, Slavia fans call you Gosho Vekoven. How do you want to remember?
– Yes, Gosho Vekoven is my new nickname, I like him.
– What are the biggest difficulties that you have overcome so far?
– Two things I've gone through the most difficult. The first took place when I broke my leg to Levski. I spent eight very difficult months. The second thing is the way my separation with Levski occurred. I did not want to do it, I experienced it quite heavily. There were tears, normal. I did not have to leave this way. Yes, they released me, they chased me out, but it must have been normal. We could sit on the table and understand, grasp our hands, thank you for working together over the years, and I would leave without being saddened and happy to be here. What is important is that I am alive and well and that I still love football.
– What are you dreaming of?
– To be alive and healthy the most important, all around me to be alive and healthy. I dream a few more years to help Slavia and the young people to develop.
PLAMEN SLAVOV / BLISTER SPORT
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