Iliyan Filipov, who led Botev Plovdiv, died in a shooting in Plovdiv, according to police and club information cited by BongdaPlus. Authorities secured the scene and opened an investigation.
Filipov was a major shareholder who had supported the club's finances and stadium project. Botev expressed its condolences after the news emerged. The cause, motive and criminal responsibility remain under investigation; the report does not establish a connection to a match or football activity.