Georgi Popov-Tumbi, a legendary football player, passed away on March 9, 2024. Let’s talk about Georgi Popov’s passing and funeral in this article.
Tumbi, the renowned football player from “Botev,” Georgi Popov, has passed away. However, the well-known admirer of the “yellow and black,” Bozhidar Bozhilov, stated that his funeral will take place on March 10, 2024, at 3 p.m. at the “Rogoshki Cemetery.”
Botevists use social media to vent their sorrow. Georgi Nikolov wrote, “Legends live forever in the hearts of fans,” in response to a picture of the football player.
Georgi Popov was born in Plovdiv’s “Karshiyaka” neighborhood on August 14, 1944. His athletic career began as a gymnast, but when he was a teenager, he was called up to the “Botev” (Pd) first squad.
He was a consistent starter for the “College” from 1961 to 1975, typically wearing a number 7 shirt. Toombi participated in 308 A “RFG” championship games for the “Canaries” squad. scored 83 goals, with 15 goals for the Cup in 50 games.
In 1967, Popov won the championship; in 1962, he won the national cup; and in 1972, he won the Balkan club cup. In 1962–1963, he was vice-champion. Additionally, he participated in five national under-18 team games with one goal scored, four national under-23 team games, two national “B” team games, and twenty-two games with the national first team. took part in the 1970 IX World Championship final in Mexico.
Georgi Popov moved from being an active competitive player to a coaching position at Botev Junior High School. He led the “yellow and black” representative squad as head coach from November 5, 1996, to September 10, 1997.
