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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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Japan’s World Cup Mission: Can The Samurai Blue Finally Break Their Round Of 16 Curse?

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

The Next Generation: 5 Japan Wonderkids Ready To Light Up The 2026 FIFA World Cup

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 10 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

What Football Means in Japan: How Community, Culture and Identity Shape the Beautiful Game

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 7 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

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

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 5 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Rayo Vallecano’s Remarkable Rise: How a Club in Crisis Reached a European Final

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 3 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

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How Grassroots Football Funding Can Transform UK Clubs Beyond 3G Pitches

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 28 May 2026 · 6 min read

Why Nico Paz Should Reject Real Madrid Return and Stay at Como for Now

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 28 May 2026 · 4 min read

Which West Ham Players Could Leave After Premier League Relegation?

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 26 May 2026 · 4 min read

Why Football Still Cannot Replace Players Like Thiago Alcantara

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 25 May 2026 · 6 min read

Does Arne Slot Still Have a Future as Liverpool Manager?

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 23 May 2026 · 4 min read

What’s Next for Pep Guardiola After Leaving Manchester City?

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 22 May 2026 · 4 min read

Federico Valverde to Manchester United? Why Real Madrid Star Is Suddenly Available

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 20 May 2026 · 4 min read

Jose Mourinho Set for Shock Return as Real Madrid Manager

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 18 May 2026 · 4 min read

Robert Lewandowski Confirms Barcelona Exit After Four Trophy-Filled Seasons

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 16 May 2026 · 3 min read

Manuel Neuer Signs Bayern Munich Contract Extension Until 2027

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 15 May 2026 · 3 min read

The La Liga Relegation Scrap Everyone Is Talking About

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 14 May 2026 · 4 min read

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

By Abhik Deb · Journalist · 13 May 2026 · 4 min read