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| | The Official Site of Hristo Stoitchkov: Biography |
 | | Once there, Stoitchkov's genius did not go unnoticed for long. |
 | | In 1985 Manol Manalov, the Manager of CSKA, Sofia, observed his extraordinary ability, and selected him to play for CSKA under the guidance and direction of coach Dimitar Penev. |
 | | Penev, known for finding and developing new talents, helped bring Stoitchkov up to the next level, where his natural ability and mastery of the game would soon distinguish him from the other players. |
| www.cmgww.com /sports/stoitchkov/about/bio.html (347 words) |
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