FIFPro criticises Plovdiv's use of lie detectors

"FIFPro totally disagrees with the decision of the Bulgarian club Lokomotiv Plovdiv to order their players and coaches to take lie detector tests," said the Dutch-based union in a statement, describing the tests as "dubious."

Bulgarian first division club Lokomotiv ordered the tests after a surprise 1-0 loss on Saturday to struggling Botev Vratsa, who had been bottom of the table after a run of five consecutive defeats.

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