Tributes Across Bulgaria Mark 153 Years Since the Death of the Apostle of Freedom - Vasil Levski
This year marks 153 years since the Apostle of Freedom was executed near Sofia.
Bulgarian Levski's Ex-Star Striker Set for Surprise Return - Report
Sports | June 27, 2011, Monday // 10:35
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
Garra Dembele (R) shoots during the match between Levski and Litex (2:0). Photo by BGNES
Garra Dembele, Bulgarian Levski's former prolific striker, may return to the club quickly after he was sold to German side Freiburg in a EUR 2 M deal.
The French-Malian hitman suffers from a serious muscle injury and cannot be used by the German squad, the Bulgarian Meridian Match reports.
Besides that, Freiburg does not seem to find bidders for their flamboyant forward Pappis Cisse, whom Dembele was supposed to substitute, the media points out.
The 25-year-old Garra Dembele has been a hit in the Bulgarian football championship after Levski acquired him from Lokomotiv Plovdiv. He scored 26 goals in 24 matches in the Bulgarian championship, 8 goals in 12 Europa League matches, and 2 goals in the Bulgarian Cup tournament.
English Premiership clubs Blackburn Rovers, West Ham and Everton as well as Germany's Werder Bremen had also been reportedly interested in buying Dembele.
Related Articles:
Bulgarian Volunteer Killed on Front Lines in Ukraine
A Bulgarian volunteer and devoted Levski FC supporter has died while fighting on the front lines in Ukraine
Bulgarian Clubs Make Rare Triple Appearance in European Tournament Playoffs
Three Bulgarian teams are set to play in the playoffs for European club competitions, a relatively rare occurrence in recent years
Sports | August 15, 2025, Friday // 10:07
Bulgaria Remembers Its Greatest Son: 188 Years Since Levski’s Birth
July 18 marks 188 years since the birth of Vasil Levski, one of the most revered figures in Bulgarian history
Traffic Restrictions in Sofia for Vasil Levski Commemoration
A temporary traffic organization will be implemented in Sofia today in connection with the 152nd anniversary of the death of Vasil Levski
Society | February 19, 2025, Wednesday // 09:00
Vasil Levski: The Hero Who Shaped Bulgaria’s Path to Freedom
In the annals of Bulgarian history, few names resonate as profoundly as Vasil Levski. Known as the "Apostle of Freedom," Levski’s journey is not just one of resistance
Hristo Stoichkov Biopic Unveiled with Two Versions for Bulgaria and Abroad
The production team behind the upcoming film about Bulgarian football legend Hristo Stoichkov has unveiled early impressions of the project, along with its official dual-title release strategy aimed at different audiences
Sports | April 11, 2026, Saturday // 11:28
Bulgarian Football Union jumps on the eSports Bandwagon
The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) has confirmed that it has entered into an exciting strategic partnership agreement with eSports Bulgaria.
Sports | April 9, 2026, Thursday // 09:20
Bulgaria's Tennis Star Grigor Dimitrov Crashes Out Early Again, Set to Drop Out of Top 100
Grigor Dimitrov recorded another early exit, losing in the opening round of the Monte Carlo Masters and continuing a difficult start to the season
Sports | April 7, 2026, Tuesday // 14:52
Bulgarian Snowboard Hope Malena Zamfirova on Road to Recovery After Accident
Bulgarian snowboarder Malena Zamfirova has returned to Bulgaria and is now undergoing active rehabilitation following a serious accident at the beginning of March
Sports | April 3, 2026, Friday // 16:57
Bulgaria Crowned Champions in Jakarta After 1-0 Win Over Indonesia in FIFA Series Final
Bulgaria claimed the title at the FIFA Series 2026 tournament in Jakarta after edging hosts Indonesia 1-0 in the final match.
Sports | March 30, 2026, Monday // 18:11
Bulgarian Tennis Star Drops Out of Top 90 for First Time in 14 Years
Grigor Dimitrov has dropped out of the world’s top 90 in the latest ATP rankings, marking the first time in nearly 14 years that the Bulgarian tennis star has fallen outside this group
Sports | March 30, 2026, Monday // 11:01
