The owner of a D1 club murdered at home, police still hunting the killer in Bulgaria
Author: Amos TraoréPublished on: September 30, 2026Country: Bulgaria
Crime & Law

Iliyan Filipov, owner of the Bulgarian second division club PFK Botev Plovdiv and head of the company PIMK, was shot in the head at his home in Bulgaria. The murder, described as surgical, has yet to reveal the killer's identity or motive. Bulgarian police are actively investigating, questioning whether Filipov, a prominent figure in football and business, had made enemies or was involved in shady dealings. His death has shocked the Bulgarian football community, and the club expressed its shock and sorrow.
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