Bulgaria legend Hristo Stoichkov broke down in tears when asked about the racist abuse England players suffered in Sofia on Monday night.
The Euro 2020 qualifier was marred by fascist salutes and monkey noises from the stands, with the game suspended twice as a result.
Yesterday it was confirmed that UEFA have charged the Bulgarian FA as a result, but the shame was all too much for the country's greatest ever player.
Appearing on TUDN, Stoichkov gave his solution: "'That fans are not allowed in the stadium or even heavier punishments.
"Like in England for years. Five years without going to stadiums. People don't deserve to suffer.
"Do you think that I feel comfortable?"
At that point the former striker was unable to continue, and appeared to break down in tears.
The former Barcelona man was referring to the Heysel Stadium disaster which saw English clubs banned from Europe for five years after 39 Juventus fans were killed ahead of the European Cup final against Liverpool.
Stoichkov is considered to be the greatest Bulgarian player of all time, and was top-scorer at the 1994 World Cup as his nation reached the semi-finals.
He was a member of Johan Cruyff's Barça 'Dream Team', winning five league titles and the European Cup.
Stoichkov was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 1994, and in total he scored 326 goals during his career.
