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Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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  • Premier League
  • FIFA World Cup 2026
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  • WSL 2
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Abhik Deb

Abhik Deb is a multimedia journalist and content creator specialising in Spanish and European football. A former broadcast journalist at Real Madrid C.F in Madrid, Spain., he is also the founder of 'La Liga Vic', an English-language Spanish football platform on Instagram and YouTube, and the host of The Tiki Tapas Podcast.

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By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 7 Jun 2026

How Young Players Develop in Japan: The Unique Path From School Football to the World Stage

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 5 Jun 2026

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By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 3 Jun 2026

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By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 26 May 2026

Why Football Still Cannot Replace Players Like Thiago Alcantara

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 25 May 2026

Does Arne Slot Still Have a Future as Liverpool Manager?

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 23 May 2026

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By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 22 May 2026

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By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 20 May 2026

Jose Mourinho Set for Shock Return as Real Madrid Manager

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 18 May 2026

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By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 16 May 2026

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By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 15 May 2026

The La Liga Relegation Scrap Everyone Is Talking About

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 14 May 2026

Enrique Riquelme: The Threat to Florentino Perez’s Presidency at Real Madrid

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