Trifon Ivanov
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Trifon Ivanov (Bulgarian: ) (born June 27, 1965 in Lipnitsa, Bulgaria), is a Bulgarian international football player.
Sometimes known by his nickname "The Bulgarian Wolf" due to his hirsuite appearance, Ivanov started his career with the team Etar of Veliko Tarnovo. Later moves included spells at CSKA Sofia during 1994-95 and 1997-98 as well as at the Austrian teams Austria Vienna and Rapid Vienna.
Ivanov's international distinctions include being a member of the Bulgaria national football team that reached the fourth place in the World Cup USA 1994. He also participated in the European Football Championship in England in 1996. Ivanov's goal against Russia, in qualifying for the World Cup in France in 1998, was the one that clinched Bulgarian qualification.
Ivanov is famous for his long-range shots and free-kicks at goal. In Euro 96 particularly, he had a number of 40-45 yards shots at goal narrowly missing the target.
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