Kai E. Iliev
@jdeposicion.bsky.social
Bulgarian Freelance Journalist based in Spain. Football & more.
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Kai E. Iliev
@jdeposicion.bsky.social
· Dec 3
One of the worst behaviours amid the fanbase is looking at an exception and saying „ but it wouldn't work against Bayern“.
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.
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.
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 Ustaše were applauded in Zagreb.
No healing until this happens. A dark reality, just a week after Ustaše were applauded in Zagreb.
July 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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 Ustaše were applauded in Zagreb.
No healing until this happens. A dark reality, just a week after Ustaše were applauded in Zagreb.
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TUESDAY COLUMN🗞️
Last night #GironaFC slipped to defeat, leaving them just three points above the relegation zone😓
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? 👇 @jdeposicion.bsky.social ✍️
Last night #GironaFC slipped to defeat, leaving them just three points above the relegation zone😓
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? 👇 @jdeposicion.bsky.social ✍️
April 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
TUESDAY COLUMN🗞️
Last night #GironaFC slipped to defeat, leaving them just three points above the relegation zone😓
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? 👇 @jdeposicion.bsky.social ✍️
Last night #GironaFC slipped to defeat, leaving them just three points above the relegation zone😓
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? 👇 @jdeposicion.bsky.social ✍️
Gironas downfall explained ⬇️
TUESDAY COLUMN🗞️
Last night #GironaFC slipped to defeat, leaving them just three points above the relegation zone😓
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? 👇 @jdeposicion.bsky.social ✍️
Last night #GironaFC slipped to defeat, leaving them just three points above the relegation zone😓
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? 👇 @jdeposicion.bsky.social ✍️
April 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Gironas downfall explained ⬇️
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🗞️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
www.football-espana.net/2025/04/22/c...
😳With six games to go, could Girona return to Segunda after finishing 3rd last year?
✍️ @jdeposicion.bsky.social
www.football-espana.net/2025/04/22/c...
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.
www.football-espana.net
April 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🗞️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
www.football-espana.net/2025/04/22/c...
😳With six games to go, could Girona return to Segunda after finishing 3rd last year?
✍️ @jdeposicion.bsky.social
www.football-espana.net/2025/04/22/c...
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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)
April 17, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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)
Good time to repost my latest article after the 5-4 Barça victory against Benfica — 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.
Why it keeps happening & why you should accept it's a double-edged sword.
🗞️Hansi Flick’s Double-Edged Sword and a New Philosophy for Barcelona?
✍️ @jdeposicion.bsky.social explains what we're missing about Flick's ideas and why Barcelona fans can't have it both ways.
Read here👇
football-espana.net/2025/01/21/h...
#FCBarcelona
✍️ @jdeposicion.bsky.social explains what we're missing about Flick's ideas and why Barcelona fans can't have it both ways.
Read here👇
football-espana.net/2025/01/21/h...
#FCBarcelona
Barcelona fans are yet to accept Hansi Flick's philosophy in its entirety
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has impressed fans this season with their new style - in patches. Here's what people are still getting to grips with.
football-espana.net
January 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Good time to repost my latest article after the 5-4 Barça victory against Benfica — 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.
Why it keeps happening & why you should accept it's a double-edged sword.
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.
Not anything against him, but the space his wages occupy could be in better use with someone else. Flick has made his case clear.
January 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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.
Not anything against him, but the space his wages occupy could be in better use with someone else. Flick has made his case clear.
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.
January 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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.
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A profile of Antonin Kinsky, Tottenham’s new goalkeeper.
Two-footed, good reflexes and plenty of aura.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
Two-footed, good reflexes and plenty of aura.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
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
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A profile of Antonin Kinsky, Tottenham’s new goalkeeper.
Two-footed, good reflexes and plenty of aura.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
Two-footed, good reflexes and plenty of aura.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...
Coaching decisions are odd — 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 McAtee—and the lack of playing time. Was today the start...of a new chapter?
This is how I've felt about McAtee—and the lack of playing time. Was today the start...of a new chapter?
December 29, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Coaching decisions are odd — 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 McAtee—and the lack of playing time. Was today the start...of a new chapter?
This is how I've felt about McAtee—and the lack of playing time. Was today the start...of a new chapter?
Leaving my parents' home. Been inactive as I had to take care of my stepfather, who's having the MND — the same Illness Stephen Hawking was a victim of. Difficult situation given other challenges, but by tomorrow will be back in town (Madrid).
December 25, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Leaving my parents' home. Been inactive as I had to take care of my stepfather, who's having the MND — the same Illness Stephen Hawking was a victim of. Difficult situation given other challenges, but by tomorrow will be back in town (Madrid).
Merry Christmas.
December 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Merry Christmas.
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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...
✍️ @jdeposicion.bsky.social on Montse Tome's Spain tenure.
www.football-espana.net/2024/12/10/t...
The Balancing Act: Montse Tomé’s Leadership of Spain in a Divided Era - Football España
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...
www.football-espana.net
December 17, 2024 at 10:52 AM
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...
✍️ @jdeposicion.bsky.social on Montse Tome's Spain tenure.
www.football-espana.net/2024/12/10/t...
History was made today. Unfortunately for Barça, they're on the losing end as Léganes 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.
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.
December 15, 2024 at 10:32 PM
History was made today. Unfortunately for Barça, they're on the losing end as Léganes 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.
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.
Today was wild. I tweeted about Gukesh winning the World Championship — 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.
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.
December 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Today was wild. I tweeted about Gukesh winning the World Championship — 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.
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.
Juventus winning 2-0 vs ManC, Barça 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.
December 11, 2024 at 10:02 PM
Juventus winning 2-0 vs ManC, Barça 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.
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🗞️In our latest column piece, we analyse where Tome has taken the teams since taken over, and the things that have not changed.
🇪🇸Have Spain and the RFEF listened to the women who raised their voices?
✍️ @jdeposicion.bsky.social 👇
www.football-espana.net/2024/12/10/t...
🇪🇸Have Spain and the RFEF listened to the women who raised their voices?
✍️ @jdeposicion.bsky.social 👇
www.football-espana.net/2024/12/10/t...
The Balancing Act: Montse Tomé’s Leadership of Spain in a Divided Era - Football España
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...
www.football-espana.net
December 10, 2024 at 7:47 PM
🗞️In our latest column piece, we analyse where Tome has taken the teams since taken over, and the things that have not changed.
🇪🇸Have Spain and the RFEF listened to the women who raised their voices?
✍️ @jdeposicion.bsky.social 👇
www.football-espana.net/2024/12/10/t...
🇪🇸Have Spain and the RFEF listened to the women who raised their voices?
✍️ @jdeposicion.bsky.social 👇
www.football-espana.net/2024/12/10/t...
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🗞️TUESDAY COLUMN
🇪🇸We'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 👇
🇪🇸We'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 👇
December 10, 2024 at 7:47 PM
🗞️TUESDAY COLUMN
🇪🇸We'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 👇
🇪🇸We'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 👇
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
One of the worst behaviours amid the fanbase is looking at an exception and saying „ but it wouldn't work against Bayern“.
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.
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.
December 3, 2024 at 10:19 PM
One of the worst behaviours amid the fanbase is looking at an exception and saying „ but it wouldn't work against Bayern“.
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.
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.
Gavi-Pedri partnership seemed problematic, although it's likely to be because of the absence of Casadó. Las Palmas could easily send balls in behind without much sophistication.
November 30, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Gavi-Pedri partnership seemed problematic, although it's likely to be because of the absence of Casadó. Las Palmas could easily send balls in behind without much sophistication.
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.
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.
November 29, 2024 at 11:00 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
November 29, 2024 at 10:35 PM
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.
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.
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.
Harms his legacy more than anything. He doesn't want it, and probably a majority of the world doesn't want that either.
November 29, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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.
Harms his legacy more than anything. He doesn't want it, and probably a majority of the world doesn't want that either.
What a player Barrenetxea is — to not forget the goal + assists of Kubo, full of confidence. If Real Sociedad needs one thing, it's exactly that.
November 29, 2024 at 12:05 AM
What a player Barrenetxea is — to not forget the goal + assists of Kubo, full of confidence. If Real Sociedad needs one thing, it's exactly that.