Some stories seem too good to be true. But I’ve decided to tell mine. Some people love me, others hate me. I respect that. In any case, it's better to be hated for who you are than to be loved for who you are not.

Football brought me into contact with hundreds of superstars from all over the world. I was at the heart of the mighty Barcelona and an important part of Bulgaria’s star team. In 1994, I won my greatest accolade – the Ballon d’Or – and that same year I was the top goalscorer at the World Cup in the USA. With Johan Cruyff’s Dream Team, I was five-time champion of Spain and received countless honors.

Who is the real Stoichkov? Txiki Begiristain describes me briefly and precisely in these words: Hristo is someone who doesn’t stint on anything for his friends. If need be, he’ll give you the keys to his house, his car, and he’ll help you with anything you need. He just requires two things – that you’re loyal and that you never betray him…

In this book, you’ll learn about my astonishing journey from socialist Bulgaria to Barcelona and the 100,000-strong crowds at Camp Nou.

Also, you will find my first and probably my last words on some subjects. I believe you’ll appreciate that. I haven’t avoided or hidden anything. This is my truth, my story.

Yours, Hristo Stoichkov.   

PRODUCT DETAILS:

• Hardcover: 392 pages
• Publisher: SoftPress (3 October 2020)
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 978-6191515455
• Product Dimensions: 15.9 x 3.4 x 23.6 cm