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Kai E. Iliev

@jdeposicion.bsky.social

Bulgarian Freelance Journalist based in Spain. Football & more.

793 Followers  |  172 Following  |  140 Posts  |  Joined: 12.11.2024
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Back on this platform. Let's see who's still here. My goal is to not be too often here, unless the community makes me change my mind.

09.01.2026 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for sharing!

17.10.2025 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The worst about Srebrenica is the wide public's ignorance about Serbia refusing to apologize for the genocide to this day.

No healing until this happens. A dark reality, just a week after UstaΕ‘e were applauded in Zagreb.

11.07.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TUESDAY COLUMNπŸ—žοΈ

Last night #GironaFC slipped to defeat, leaving them just three points above the relegation zoneπŸ˜“

After a dream season, and a European debut against the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and PSG, it could all end in disaster.

But how did it happen? πŸ‘‡ @jdeposicion.bsky.social ✍️

22.04.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Gironas downfall explained ⬇️

22.04.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
COLUMN: Why Girona are suddenly in a fight for La Liga survival Girona made history last season, qualifying for the Champions League, but with six games to go are in serious danger of relegation.

πŸ—žοΈIn our latest column piece, we explain how things have gone so drastically wrong for Girona in recent months.

😳With six games to go, could Girona return to Segunda after finishing 3rd last year?

✍️ @jdeposicion.bsky.social

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22.04.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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JUST IN: Deputy Assistant to the President and "Counterterrorism Czar" Sebastian Gorka says anyone advocating for due process for Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be viewed as "aiding and abetting a terrorist" and be federally charged. (h/t Philip Germain)

17.04.2025 02:07 β€” πŸ‘ 21521    πŸ” 8487    πŸ’¬ 6750    πŸ“Œ 4294

Good time to repost my latest article after the 5-4 BarΓ§a victory against Benfica β€” arguably the worst game the team has played, three weeks after crushing Real Madrid to claim the Supercup.

Why it keeps happening & why you should accept it's a double-edged sword.

22.01.2025 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He needs a move away from attention, but also someone to pay his wages. Turkey seems like the obvious destination.

14.01.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One player people forgot about is Ansu Fati. His lack of availability basically makes him somewhat useless in the current squad, especially if Rashford arrives.

Not anything against him, but the space his wages occupy could be in better use with someone else. Flick has made his case clear.

14.01.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

First victory for Valencia since the sacking of Baraja. Would be probably meaningless under any other circumstances, but the boys have never needed a victory more.

07.01.2025 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Who is Kinsky and what sort of goalkeeper are Spurs getting? Neuer comparisons and incredible reflexes All you need to know about the 21-year-old Czech goalkeeper and why his former teams have such high hopes for him

A profile of Antonin Kinsky, Tottenham’s new goalkeeper.

Two-footed, good reflexes and plenty of aura.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

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07.01.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Coaching decisions are odd β€” we know that we don't know as much as they do. But the anxiety, perhaps what they see differently lead to different decisions, often illogical to the naked eye.

This is how I've felt about McAteeβ€”and the lack of playing time. Was today the start...of a new chapter?

29.12.2024 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Leaving my parents' home. Been inactive as I had to take care of my stepfather, who's having the MND β€” the same Illness Stephen Hawking was a victim of. Difficult situation given other challenges, but by tomorrow will be back in town (Madrid).

25.12.2024 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Merry Christmas.

24.12.2024 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Balancing Act: Montse Tomé’s Leadership of Spain in a Divided Era - Football EspaΓ±a When the Spanish women’s national team won against the Lionesses to claim the World Cup title in August 2023, few fans expected this to become the catalyst for social change across the country. Follow...

As the year comes to an end, and with a new President in charge of the RFEF, what happened to the people most affected by Luis Rubiales' infamous exit?

✍️ @jdeposicion.bsky.social on Montse Tome's Spain tenure.

www.football-espana.net/2024/12/10/t...

17.12.2024 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Relying on your attackers gives you that. Several players underperforming, and suddenly you're fucked.

Going to be interesting to see how Flick tries to solve it. For now, it's not looking well β€” far from it!

15.12.2024 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

History was made today. Unfortunately for BarΓ§a, they're on the losing end as LΓ©ganes defeated them for the first time, ever.

They defended well, although not much better than any mid-block in La Liga. Barcelona are at risk on the long-term, due to to a systematic failure.

15.12.2024 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Today was wild. I tweeted about Gukesh winning the World Championship β€” I was unaware that the TN governor was called Stalin.

All I wrote was one line. Of surprise.

Little did I know this would become my most-liked tweet, and more importantly WWIII btw indians.

14.12.2024 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Juventus winning 2-0 vs ManC, BarΓ§a winning 3-2 away, we definitely live in an interesting world. Griezmann and Alvarez are the new killer combo, and Lamine Yamal can't stop feeding the entire team.

11.12.2024 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Balancing Act: Montse Tomé’s Leadership of Spain in a Divided Era - Football EspaΓ±a When the Spanish women’s national team won against the Lionesses to claim the World Cup title in August 2023, few fans expected this to become the catalyst for social change across the country. Follow...

πŸ—žοΈIn our latest column piece, we analyse where Tome has taken the teams since taken over, and the things that have not changed.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈHave Spain and the RFEF listened to the women who raised their voices?

✍️ @jdeposicion.bsky.social πŸ‘‡

www.football-espana.net/2024/12/10/t...

10.12.2024 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ—žοΈTUESDAY COLUMN

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈWe're coming up for 18 months on from Spain's triumph in the 2023 World Cup, where they beat England in the final.

An event that was kept in the headlines for weeks on end, by the infamous Luis Rubiales kiss.

Yet what has happened since?

✍️ @jdeposicion.bsky.social πŸ‘‡

10.12.2024 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Getafe vs Espanyol Match Preview & Betting Tips 09.12.2024 | La Liga | 22Bet Predictions Get expert predictions, match analysis, and betting tips for Getafe vs Espanyol in La Liga on 09.12.2024. 22Bet delivers top insights for smarter and winning bets!

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Unsurprisingly, my preview turned right: many yellow cards, and a boring 1-0 win for Getafe. Espanyol are truly awful, although not as bad as Real Valladolid.

09.12.2024 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One of the worst behaviours amid the fanbase is looking at an exception and saying β€ž but it wouldn't work against Bayernβ€œ.

It's a logical fallacy called the Straight Line Instinct, which assumed development will remain the same until forever.

It won't, because every game is different.

03.12.2024 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Gavi-Pedri partnership seemed problematic, although it's likely to be because of the absence of CasadΓ³. Las Palmas could easily send balls in behind without much sophistication.

30.11.2024 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep

29.11.2024 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

According to Relevo, Javier Tebas sent a letter of complaint to Real Madrid about Vinicius, but for a different reason than you'd expect.

Vinicius shared a story about the game at Anfield, where TNT's logo can be seen. He mentioned that this is piracy.

It drives me crazy, as it wasn't La Liga.

29.11.2024 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

2-1*

29.11.2024 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mallorca's 3-2 win against Valencia tonight demonstrates that Valencia is suffering mentally too.

Sure, you can talk tactics, but it's not the first time they concede a comeback in the last quarter of the game. It's the 5th or the 6th. Most of these were before DANA.

Worrying.

29.11.2024 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure why Lionel Messi has been nominated for the Year's Best Player.

Harms his legacy more than anything. He doesn't want it, and probably a majority of the world doesn't want that either.

29.11.2024 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0