Reporter: Ilya, at the beginning of the year, you said you would score 40 goals your rookie season. You still feel that’s going to happen?
Ilya: No, no. I never said 40 goals. It’s a lie. Liar told you that. I said 50.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is taken from the TV series ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 1 Episode 1 (1×01), titled ‘Rookies’. Based on the Game Changers novels by Rachel Reid, the show is produced and distributed by Crave (HBO).
- TV Series: Heated Rivalry (2025)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 1
- Episode Name: Rookies
- Production: Crave (HBO)
Why we collected this quote
We included this funny quote because it shows off Ilya’s ambitious, competitive, and playful personality perfectly. It’s a fandom favorite because it highlights his iconic confidence and how he loves to mess with the media.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
During a reporter’s interview, Ilya gets to be his sarcastic self. He calls the idea of a 40-goal season a “lie” and insists he actually promised 50, showing his heroic (and slightly arrogant) level of self-belief as a rookie.
Book vs TV Series
In the book, Ilya just simply says he wants to score 50 goals. The show added the extra “Liar told you that” line to really lean into his sassy, arrogant persona while he’s messing with the media.
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