Kiril lazarov handball court

It was Ljubica I married, but I feel that, somehow, I also married my national team. It is like a relationship. As we have been together for such a long time, when we are away from each other we get unhappy.

For me, playing for my country is sacred – and when you are the captain that feeling increases further.

Leading the team onto the court and singing the national anthem is a big deal. I am bursting with pride every single time.

And soon I will have this task again.

It will also be time for me to make those important decisions. With the jersey on?

The all-time top scorer in the EHF Champions League and top scorer in many major tournaments, no one knew the way to goal quite like the Macedonian.

The all-time top scorer in the EHF Champions League and top scorer in many major tournaments, no one knew the way to goal quite like the Macedonian.

Kiril Lazarov moves from the court to the sideline as North Macedonia men's national team head coach after representing his country for.

Name: Lazarov, Kiril.

An undeterred player on the court, Lazarov will swap the player jersey for the tracksuit of the coach, in a move that was approved by the North.

Lazarov was still playing in these two doubleheaders.

Without? Who knows. But sitting on the bench for my country is a huge honour. Is there pressure?

An undeterred player on the court, Lazarov will swap the player jersey for the tracksuit of the coach, in a move that was approved by the North.

Of course there is because we always want to win and celebrate success.

But just because I’m Kiril Lazarov, does not mean it will come overnight.

What coach will I be, they always ask. Cervar, Talant Dujshebaev, Xavier Pascual, they all had a big influence on me – not just as a player, but as a man as well.

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