Bulgaria 2000-2002 Away

The 2000-2002 period was a challenging one for the Bulgarian national team as they attempted to rebuild following the golden generation that had reached the semi-finals of the 1994 FIFA World Cup. With stars like Hristo Stoichkov having retired, the team was led by players such as Stiliyan Petrov and Dimitar Berbatov. Bulgaria failed to qualify for the 2002 World Cup, but the squad showed glimpses of promise during the qualification campaign. This away shirt was worn in competitive fixtures and reflects the team's efforts to return to the upper echelons of international football during a period of transition.