Süper Lig’s Fatih Karagümrük appoints Italian great Pirlo as new coach Turkish Süper Lig side Fatih Karagümrük has appointed Italian football great Andrea Pirlo as its new coach, the club confirmed Sunday. Pirlo, who last coached Serie A giants Juventus during the 2020-21 season, will take the place left vacant by Turkish goalkeeper-turned-coach Volkan Demirel. “Pirlo, the […]
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Real Madrid seeks answers over Champions League final turmoil Almost a week after the Champions League final escalated into chaos in France, Real Madrid is demanding an explanation for the disorder that it said left its fans “abandoned and defenseless.” Real Madrid had won the European title by defeating Liverpool 1-0 as problems occurred outside […]
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Europe’s elite hold breath for Champions League draw in Istanbul Current holders Chelsea and fellow European elites hold their collective breath ahead of this season’s UEFA Champions League draw in Istanbul on Today. The draw will be held at 7 p.m. local time (1600 GMT) in the Turkish metropolis that missed out on hosting the […]
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Beşiktaş fails to win at home against Napoli A stunning strike from Marek Hamsik canceled out Ricardo Quaresma’s penalty as Napoli forced a 1-1 draw at Beşiktaş on Nov. 1 as the home side lost a major advantage to advance from the group stage in the Champions League. Portugal winger Quaresma crashed the ball in […]
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Beşiktaş out to overtake lead in CL group Turkish champion Beşiktaş will go top of Group B if it follows up a 3-2 away win over Napoli with a home win over the Italian side at its new stadium, where they have won 13 of their past 14 league fixtures. Euro 2016 star Ricardo Quaresma […]
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Beşiktaş v Dynamo Kyiv: line-ups, where to watch, form guide Dynamo Kyiv “are no ordinary side” according to Şenol Güneş, Beşiktaş expecting no favours as the Black Eagles stage their first UEFA Champions League group stage home game in seven years. Beşiktaş boss Şenol Güneş tells his players: “Be patient and stay calm” against Benfica […]
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Eagles vs Eagles in Beşiktaş’s Champions League opener The Turkish Super League’s defending champion Beşiktaş returns to the Champions League after a seven-season break with an improved and well-motivated cadre. As a result of the Aug. 25 group stage draw, Beşiktaş will visit Benfica on matchday one on Sept. 13, as two teams with an […]
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Real Madrid lifts 11th Champions League trophy Real Madrid crushed its cross-city rival, Atletico Madrid, in a 5-3 penalty shootout in Milan, Italy, on Saturday night, winning the Champions League title for the record 11th time. The match ended in a 1-1 draw between the two teams, following the 120 minute-long field play, which resulted […]
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Besiktas wins first Turkish league title in seven years Besiktas claimed their first Turkish league title in seven years and their 14th ever on Sunday with a comfortable 3-1 win over Osmanlispor, a month after the Istanbul club opened their new stadium. Besiktas fans sang victory songs and set off flares and fireworks after the game, […]
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Lions ( Galatasaray ) aim for repeat victory over Benfica in CL Lisbon leg The Lions of Galatasaray are looking to put Benfica in its place a second time as they head to Lisbon for match day four in the UEFA Champions League group stage on Tuesday. After a grim start to its Champions League […]
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Griezmann leads Atlético to Galatasaray win Antoine Griezmann struck twice in the opening 25 minutes as Atleti eased to victory despite an improved second-half showing from the hosts. Antoine Griezmann marked his return to form with two goals in the opening 25 minutes as Atlético Madrid eased to an opening-day victory at Galatasaray. Griezmann had […]
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