Iliyan Filipov, owner of Bulgarian top-flight football club Botev, was shot and killed on Wednesday outside his home in a peripheral neighborhood of Plovdiv, roughly 120 kilometers east of Sofia, according to confirmation from the Ministry of the Interior. The 53-year-old businessman suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head, with local reporting indicating the … Read more
Ginevra Pardini, an archer from Valdicastello, secured a podium finish at the European Youth Cup in Bulgaria, according to local reporting from VersiliaPost. The achievement marks a notable milestone for the young Italian competitor on the international youth archery circuit, showcasing her technical precision and competitive composure against continental rivals. International Stage Success for Valdicastello … Read more
Respect in Defeat: Indonesia’s Narrow Loss to Bulgaria Sparks AFF Cup 2026 Hype In international football, the scoreboard rarely tells the whole story. For Timnas Indonesia, a narrow 0-1 defeat to Bulgaria in the final of the FIFA Series 2026 may look like a loss on paper, but the performance has sent a clear message … Read more
Indonesia Remains a Top Three ASEAN Football Nation Jakarta – The Indonesia national team continues to hold a position among the top three footballing nations in Southeast Asia, according to the latest FIFA rankings update. Despite a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bulgaria in the final of the 2026 FIFA Series held in Indonesia on Monday, … Read more
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JAKARTA – As the Indonesian national team prepares for a challenging final match in the FIFA Series 2026 against Bulgaria on Monday evening at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, defender Kevin Diks has emphasized the positive impact of latest head coach John Herdman and his own willingness to contribute wherever needed on the … Read more
JAKARTA – The Indonesian national team is preparing for a challenging final against Bulgaria in the 2026 FIFA Series, following a dominant 4-0 victory over Saint Kitts and Nevis on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. The final match is scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026, at the same … Read more
JAKARTA, Indonesia – Former Indonesia national team coach Ivan Kolev recently shared his thoughts on his time in Indonesian football and previewed the upcoming FIFA Series 2026, where his native Bulgaria will compete in Jakarta. Kolev, who managed the Indonesian national team in 2002-2004 and again in 2007, expressed anticipation for a warm reception for … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia – The Bulgarian national football team has arrived in Jakarta to participate in the FIFA Series 2026, but they will be without their captain and a key attacking threat for the matches against Indonesia and potentially the Solomon Islands. The tournament, scheduled from March 23–31, will see Bulgaria face the Solomon Islands in … Read more
Austria’s Davis Cup team also mastered the away hurdle Japan without top 100 man Filip Misolic. Less than four months after the trip to Hungary, Yurij Rodionov was once again crowned ÖTV hero, as he also secured a 3-2 victory in Tokyo with a 2-2 draw. This means that Austria will welcome them on the … Read more
bulgarian Football Mourns Loss of Legend Dimitar Penev, Architect of 1994 World Cup Dream Dimitar Penev, Architect of BulgariaS 1994 World Cup Miracle, Dies at 80 Sofia, Bulgaria – The world of football is in mourning today as Bulgaria bids farewell to dimitar Penev, the iconic figure who steered the national team to its greatest-ever … Read more