Turkiye

Turkish journalist detained over 'fake' transfer news, say reports

Turkish sports journalist Burhan Can Terzi was detained by police after reporting that Galatasaray were close to signing Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala, according to various media reports.
11 August 2026

Turkish club Trabzonspor in 'negotiations' to sign Salah

Mohamed Salah is in "transfer negotiations" with Trabzonspor and is expected to arrive in Turkey on Wednesday for talks, the Black Sea club said Tuesday.
5 August 2026

The illusion of dominance

For decades, football has been increasingly defined by numbers. Possession, shots, expected goals (xG), completed passes and touches inside the opposition box have become the modern language of football analysis.
21 June 2026

Australia stun Turkey 2-0

Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's bold selection gamble paid off.
14 June 2026

Weghorst emerges as Dutch wildcard ahead of Euros semi

Weghorst burst into football's global consciousness with a stunning brace as a substitute against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final and is still devastating in that role.
7 July 2024

Turkiye target 2026 as Ozcan and Calhanoglu express pride

Turkiye will target a deep run at the 2026 World Cup after leaving Euro 2024 with their heads held high, say midfield duo Salih Ozcan and Hakan Calhanoglu.
7 July 2024

Turkish Super Cup final in Saudi postponed over Ataturk t-shirts

The Turkish Super Cup final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce scheduled to be played in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Friday was postponed over what the clubs described as "some problems" in the event's organisation.
30 December 2023

The Erdogan era lives on, as does the power of populism

A deep dive into Erdogan's tenure reveals rather bloodthirsty politics, but people consume the surface he puts out: that he's all for Turkiye and the oppressed and whatnot.
30 May 2023