RSS Feed http://en.yenisafak.com (c) 2026, Yenisafak EN Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:03:29 +0300 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:01:26 +0300 tr-TR https://assets.yenisafak.com/yenisafak/wwwroot/images/site-icon/yenisafak-en.png http://en.yenisafak.com/ http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fenerbahce-tarfin-beat-besiktas-to-retain-presidential-cup-3723582 Fenerbahçe Tarfin defeated Beşiktaş 72-59 on Tuesday evening to capture the 39th Men's Presidential Cup in Istanbul, extending their dominance with a second consecutive title after pulling away in the second quarter at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall. Sports Basketball http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fenerbahce-tarfin-beat-besiktas-to-retain-presidential-cup-3723582 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:01:26 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fenerbahce-record-historic-8-0-victory-over-eyupspor-3723480 Fenerbahce secured their largest-ever Süper Lig victory with an emphatic 8-0 defeat of newly-promoted Eyüpspor at Ülker Stadium, as Vedat Muriqi netted four goals in a performance that established new club and league benchmarks. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fenerbahce-record-historic-8-0-victory-over-eyupspor-3723480 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:27:05 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/mete-gazoz-targets-two-medals-at-la-2028-olympics-3723390 Olympic champion Mete Gazoz told Anadolu he feels "completely ready" for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, targeting podium finishes in both individual and team events following his Tokyo gold and Paris team medal while Türkiye's archers wrapped their 2026 season in Antalya. Sports Olympics http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/mete-gazoz-targets-two-medals-at-la-2028-olympics-3723390 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:41:19 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/besiktas-thrash-marseille-4-1-in-europa-league-opener-3723385 Beşiktaş opened their UEFA Europa League campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over French visitors Olympique de Marseille on Thursday, overturning a first-half deficit through second-half strikes from Cerny, Murillo and Poku to claim three points in style at Tüpraş Stadium. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/besiktas-thrash-marseille-4-1-in-europa-league-opener-3723385 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:08:44 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/erdogan-al-sheikh-hail-cooperation-for-spanish-super-cup-3723364 Bilal Erdogan and Turki Al-Sheikh emphasized deepening cooperation between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Spain during a promotional event in Istanbul, as the city prepares to host the 2027 Spanish Super Cup featuring four of Europe's top football clubs. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/erdogan-al-sheikh-hail-cooperation-for-spanish-super-cup-3723364 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:08:45 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-grand-prix-returns-to-f1-calendar-in-2027-3723291 The Turkish Automobile Sports Federation announced that the Türkiye Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 after a six-year absence, with the race weekend set for October 1-3 at Istanbul Park and pre-registration now available for prospective ticket buyers. Sports F1 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-grand-prix-returns-to-f1-calendar-in-2027-3723291 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:51 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/munich-barcelona-to-host-2028-2029-champions-league-finals-3723257 UEFA announced on Tuesday that Munich and Barcelona will host the Champions League finals in 2028 and 2029 respectively, with the governing body confirming venues for women's, Europa League and Conference League competitions following an Executive Committee meeting in Greece. Sports Sports http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/munich-barcelona-to-host-2028-2029-champions-league-finals-3723257 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:38:46 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fenerbahce-held-to-goalless-draw-by-gaziantep-fk-in-super-lig-3723202 Fenerbahce were held to a goalless draw by Gaziantep FK on Monday in week five of Türkiye's Super Lig, as the Istanbul giants struck the woodwork twice and spurned several clear chances against visiting goalkeeper Kacper Tobiasz in a frustrating stalemate. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fenerbahce-held-to-goalless-draw-by-gaziantep-fk-in-super-lig-3723202 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:33:31 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-secure-first-cev-mens-euro-win-over-switzerland-3723150 Türkiye defeated Switzerland 3-0 on Sunday to secure their first victory at the CEV Men's European Volleyball Championship, rebounding from opening defeats to Germany and France with a dominant straight-sets performance that lasted 87 minutes at BT Arena in Cluj. Sports Volleyball http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-secure-first-cev-mens-euro-win-over-switzerland-3723150 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:19:09 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fenerbahce-held-to-1-1-draw-by-roma-in-champions-league-3723051 Fenerbahce came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Roma in their Champions League opener at Rams Park on Thursday evening, with Archie Brown cancelling out Bryan Cristante's first-half strike as the Turkish hosts pressed in vain for a winner in the closing stages. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fenerbahce-held-to-1-1-draw-by-roma-in-champions-league-3723051 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:58:52 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/ismail-kartal-resigns-as-fenerbahce-coach-after-roma-draw-3723045 The 65-year-old tactician announced his immediate resignation late Thursday following Fenerbahçe’s 1-1 draw with Roma in their UEFA Champions League opener, stating he wished to pave the way for new leadership after successfully guiding the club back to Europe’s elite competition for the first time in 18 years. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/ismail-kartal-resigns-as-fenerbahce-coach-after-roma-draw-3723045 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:02 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/france-withdraws-support-for-infantino-fifa-re-election-bid-3723033 The French Football Federation announced on Thursday that it has withdrawn its backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to retain the FIFA presidency, joining a growing list of European associations that have distanced themselves from the incumbent administrator ahead of the March election in Morocco. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/france-withdraws-support-for-infantino-fifa-re-election-bid-3723033 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:42:46 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/mourinhos-real-madrid-beat-inter-2-1-in-champions-league-3722938 Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1 in their Champions League opener on Tuesday as manager Jose Mourinho secured his first victory in the competition since returning to the Spanish club, while Manchester City's Erling Haaland scored twice against Porto to become the club's joint-record scorer in the tournament. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/mourinhos-real-madrid-beat-inter-2-1-in-champions-league-3722938 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:30:24 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/erdogan-receives-volleyball-champions-at-ankara-complex-3722928 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday welcomed Türkiye’s women’s national volleyball team to the presidential complex in Ankara to celebrate their second consecutive CEV European Championship title, expressing confidence in their prospects for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Sports Volleyball http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/erdogan-receives-volleyball-champions-at-ankara-complex-3722928 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:37:33 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkish-airlines-liverpool-shirt-sponsor-2027-deal-3722903 Liverpool announced Tuesday that Turkish Airlines will become its main club partner and front-of-shirt sponsor from the 2027-28 season under a five-year agreement reported to be worth over £300 million, marking one of the largest commercial partnerships in the Premier League club's history. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkish-airlines-liverpool-shirt-sponsor-2027-deal-3722903 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:28:09 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-wins-back-to-back-european-volleyball-titles-3722868 The national team lifted its second consecutive European Championship trophy on home soil in Istanbul, capping a dominant and historic 2026 season that saw Turkish clubs sweep the continent's major titles and the Sultans of the Net secure European qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Sports Volleyball http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-wins-back-to-back-european-volleyball-titles-3722868 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:30:30 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/avalanche-kills-11-climbers-in-russias-kabardino-balkaria-3722858 Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said 11 climbers died and six were injured when an avalanche struck Bezengi Gorge on Saturday, while specialized rescue teams deploy helicopters to search for six people still missing amid treacherous terrain and ongoing avalanche risks in the North Caucasus region. Sports Extreme Sports http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/avalanche-kills-11-climbers-in-russias-kabardino-balkaria-3722858 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:12:40 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/serbian-derby-honors-convicted-war-criminal-ratko-mladic-3722843 Crvena Zvezda and Partizan supporters observed a minute of silence for Ratko Mladic before the Eternal Derby in Belgrade, defying recent UEFA sanctions imposed for similar commemorations of the late Bosnian Serb commander convicted of genocide. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/serbian-derby-honors-convicted-war-criminal-ratko-mladic-3722843 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:33:50 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/infantino-confirms-2027-fifa-re-election-bid-amid-rights-row-3722831 FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027 despite criticism over an abandoned commercial rights proposal, the world football body confirmed on Sunday, ending speculation after he avoided questions about his future in Poland. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/infantino-confirms-2027-fifa-re-election-bid-amid-rights-row-3722831 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:34:21 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-beat-italy-to-retain-european-volleyball-title-3722826 Türkiye retained their European women's volleyball crown by fighting back from two sets to one down to defeat reigning world and Olympic champions Italy 3-2 in Sunday's Istanbul final, with opposite Melissa Vargas scoring 28 points to lead the hosts to back-to-back continental championships in front of a home crowd. Sports Volleyball http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-beat-italy-to-retain-european-volleyball-title-3722826 Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:29:42 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/palestinian-football-restarts-with-thousand-martyrs-cup-3722768 The Palestinian Football Association launched the "Thousand Martyrs Cup" on Friday with simultaneous matches in the occupied West Bank, Gaza Strip and Lebanese refugee camps, marking the first competition since Israel's genocidal war forced a nearly three-year suspension of domestic tournaments. Sports Sports http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/palestinian-football-restarts-with-thousand-martyrs-cup-3722768 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:35:20 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-tops-fiba-world-cup-2027-european-qualifiers-rankings-3722710 Türkiye maintained its position as the leading European side in FIBA's latest Smart Power Rankings after becoming the first continental team to secure qualification for the 2027 Basketball World Cup in Qatar, posting an unblemished 8-0 record through the opening games of the Second Round. Sports Basketball http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-tops-fiba-world-cup-2027-european-qualifiers-rankings-3722710 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:45:47 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/zeynep-sonmez-exits-us-open-after-loss-to-coco-gauff-3722675 World No. 53 Zeynep Sonmez fell 6-3, 6-4 to fourth seed and defending champion Coco Gauff on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday, exiting the US Open at the first hurdle and failing to build on her second-round run from last year's tournament at the Flushing Meadows hard-court event, the season's final Grand Slam. Sports Tennis http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/zeynep-sonmez-exits-us-open-after-loss-to-coco-gauff-3722675 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:15:58 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/uefa-urged-to-sanction-fc-borac-over-mladic-glorification-3722658 Victims' associations have filed a formal complaint with UEFA demanding disciplinary proceedings against FC Borac Banja Luka over alleged glorification of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic during matches, calling on European football's governing body to hold the Bosnian club accountable for repeated regulatory violations. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/uefa-urged-to-sanction-fc-borac-over-mladic-glorification-3722658 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:09:02 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/trabzonspor-part-ways-with-head-coach-fatih-tekke-3722655 Trabzonspor announced on Tuesday that the Süper Lig club has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Fatih Tekke following crisis talks between Vice President Serkan Kilic and the coach to assess the team's future direction and align on a new roadmap serving the club's long-term interests. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/trabzonspor-part-ways-with-head-coach-fatih-tekke-3722655 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:58:35 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-first-to-qualify-for-fiba-world-cup-2027-3722619 The Turkish Men's National Basketball Team secured qualification for the 2027 FIBA World Cup with a dominant 110-73 victory over Iceland in Reykjavik on Monday, extending their perfect qualifying run to eight consecutive wins and becoming the first nation to book their place in the tournament. Sports Basketball http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-first-to-qualify-for-fiba-world-cup-2027-3722619 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:07:57 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/real-madrid-4-0-malaga-arda-guler-scores-late-goal-3722566 Real Madrid maintained their perfect LaLiga start with a commanding 4-0 victory over newly promoted Malaga at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, as Türkiye international Arda Güler came off the bench to score his first goal of the season in stoppage time and put the finishing touches on an impressive display from the hosts. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/real-madrid-4-0-malaga-arda-guler-scores-late-goal-3722566 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:02:15 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-beats-lithuania-94-66-in-world-cup-qualifiers-3722494 Türkiye's national basketball team defeated Lithuania 94-66 in Istanbul on Friday to begin the second round of FIBA World Cup qualifying undefeated, with captain Cedi Osman leading the scoring on his milestone 200th appearance for the Twelve Giants at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center. Sports Basketball http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-beats-lithuania-94-66-in-world-cup-qualifiers-3722494 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:14:34 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-reach-eurovolley-last-16-despite-poland-loss-3722488 The defending champions secured their place in the knockout phase despite falling to a 3-2 defeat against Poland at Istanbul's Sinan Erdem Sports Hall, having entered the match with four wins from four but finishing second in Pool A to set up a Round of 16 encounter with Azerbaijan. Sports Volleyball http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-reach-eurovolley-last-16-despite-poland-loss-3722488 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:33:47 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fatih-tekke-resigns-as-trabzonspor-coach-after-europa-league-exit-3722456 Fatih Tekke announced his resignation as Trabzonspor head coach late Thursday following a 4-0 defeat to Hungary's Ferencvaros that eliminated the Black Sea side from the UEFA Europa League playoffs, saying he could not accept the "unacceptable" loss and was imposing "punishment" on himself. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fatih-tekke-resigns-as-trabzonspor-coach-after-europa-league-exit-3722456 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:17:58 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-secures-formula-1-return-through-2031-season-3722449 Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy confirmed on Thursday that the Turkish Grand Prix will return to the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from the 2027 season, with Istanbul Park set to host the event through 2031 under a new five-year agreement signed with championship organizers. Sports F1 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-secures-formula-1-return-through-2031-season-3722449 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:21:43 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/uefa-to-file-criminal-case-against-fifa-chief-infantino-3722447 UEFA is preparing to file criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his abandoned plan to sell World Cup commercial rights, with court documents revealing potential charges for criminal mismanagement under Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/uefa-to-file-criminal-case-against-fifa-chief-infantino-3722447 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:16:40 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fenerbahce-beat-lyon-to-qualify-for-champions-league-after-17-years-3722398 Fenerbahce defeated Lyon 2-1 away on Wednesday to secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League league phase, completing a 3-2 aggregate victory that ends a 17-year absence from Europe's premier club competition dating back to the 2008-09 season. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fenerbahce-beat-lyon-to-qualify-for-champions-league-after-17-years-3722398 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:03:36 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/uefa-to-lift-fifa-boycott-threat-after-investor-plan-shelved-3722387 European football's governing body is expected to formalize the withdrawal of its boycott threat at Thursday's Executive Committee meeting in Monaco after securing assurances that FIFA will not revive plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, clearing the way for six European teams to compete in Poland next month. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/uefa-to-lift-fifa-boycott-threat-after-investor-plan-shelved-3722387 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:23:02 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/basketball-without-borders-next-up-camp-opens-in-istanbul-3722359 Seventy-eight prospects from around the world have gathered in Istanbul for the inaugural Basketball Without Borders Next Up camp, marking the 25th anniversary of a program that has produced more than 150 NBA and WNBA players including MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Sports Basketball http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/basketball-without-borders-next-up-camp-opens-in-istanbul-3722359 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:02:46 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/trnc-premier-condemns-bid-to-block-barcelona-camp-3722310 TRNC Prime Minister Unal Ustel on Monday condemned attempts by the far-right Greek Cypriot party ELAM to block a Barcelona youth football camp scheduled for September, stating that such efforts reveal the "true intentions" of circles disturbed by Turkish Cypriot engagement with the world and participation in international cultural and sporting events. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/trnc-premier-condemns-bid-to-block-barcelona-camp-3722310 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:37:20 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-sweep-hungary-to-stay-perfect-at-european-championship-3722280 Reigning champions Türkiye made it three wins from three in Pool A of the CEV Women’s European Volleyball Championship, defeating Hungary 3-0 in Istanbul. The national team overcame a tight opening set before taking control of the match, with Melissa Vargas leading the scoring with 24 points as Türkiye continued its strong title defense. Sports Volleyball http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-sweep-hungary-to-stay-perfect-at-european-championship-3722280 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:42:47 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/ceferin-rules-out-fifa-bid-as-infantino-faces-election-challenge-3722255 UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out challenging FIFA chief Gianni Infantino for the presidency but says Infantino could face an opponent if he seeks another term in March. Ceferin also condemned FIFA’s abandoned World Cup investment proposal, describing it as “even worse than the Super League plan,” amid growing tensions over the future direction of football’s governing body. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/ceferin-rules-out-fifa-bid-as-infantino-faces-election-challenge-3722255 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:37:11 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-defeat-slovenia-3-1-in-european-womens-volleyball-championship-3722246 Reigning European champions Türkiye secured their second Pool A victory with a 3-1 win over Slovenia in Istanbul. After dropping the second set, the Crescent-Stars rallied to dominate the remaining sets. Melissa Vargas led the scoring with 19 points, while Slovenia's Masa Pucelj contributed 17. Sports Volleyball http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-defeat-slovenia-3-1-in-european-womens-volleyball-championship-3722246 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:48:38 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-open-eurovolley-title-defense-with-3-0-latvia-win-3722189 Türkiye's national women's volleyball team launched their European Championship title defense with a dominant straight-set victory over Latvia in Istanbul on Friday, with key contributions from Melissa Vargas and Zehra Güneş setting the tone ahead of their second group match against Slovenia. Sports Volleyball http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/turkiye-open-eurovolley-title-defense-with-3-0-latvia-win-3722189 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:25:02 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/ronaldinho-returns-to-football-with-ravenna-11-years-after-last-appearance-3722148 Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has arrived in Italy to begin his unexpected comeback with Serie C side Ravenna, 11 years after his last professional match. The 46-year-old 2005 Ballon d'Or winner hopes to score his 300th career goal and has also acquired a stake in the club. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/ronaldinho-returns-to-football-with-ravenna-11-years-after-last-appearance-3722148 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:42:46 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/besiktas-cruise-past-kauno-zalgiris-as-trabzonspor-lose-to-ferencvaros-in-europa-league-playoff-1st-legs-3722145 Turkish clubs recorded contrasting results in their European playoff first legs Thursday as Besiktas beat Kauno Zalgiris 3-0, while Trabzonspor suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Ferencvaros. Besiktas will take a commanding advantage to Lithuania for next week’s return leg, while Trabzonspor must overturn a one-goal deficit in Hungary. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/besiktas-cruise-past-kauno-zalgiris-as-trabzonspor-lose-to-ferencvaros-in-europa-league-playoff-1st-legs-3722145 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:30:02 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/mediterranean-games-return-to-italy-for-20th-edition-in-taranto-3722066 The 20th Mediterranean Games will take place in Taranto, Italy, from August 21 to September 3, bringing together 5,000 athletes from 26 countries across Europe, Africa, and Asia. The event features 32 sports, including padel's debut and 3x3 basketball offering Olympic qualifying points for LA 2028. Sports Sports http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/mediterranean-games-return-to-italy-for-20th-edition-in-taranto-3722066 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:31:29 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fenerbahce-hold-lyon-to-thrilling-1-1-champions-league-draw-3722051 Fenerbahce kicked off their Champions League playoff campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 stalemate against Lyon in Istanbul. Mason Greenwood cancelled Lois Openda's opener after the break, while Romelu Lukaku made his anticipated debut. The Turkish giants dominated large spells but couldn't find a winner ahead of next week's return leg in France. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fenerbahce-hold-lyon-to-thrilling-1-1-champions-league-draw-3722051 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:54:15 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/ten-man-corum-stun-galatasaray-with-debut-draw-in-super-lig-opener-3721923 Promoted Corum FK held champions Galatasaray to a 2-2 draw in Istanbul despite playing with ten men. Victor Osimhen struck twice, including a 90th-minute equalizer, but the visitors' historic Süper Lig debut nearly ended in a famous victory before a late rescue from the Nigerian striker. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/ten-man-corum-stun-galatasaray-with-debut-draw-in-super-lig-opener-3721923 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:34:49 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/nzf-withdraws-support-for-infantino-reelection-bid-3721916 New Zealand Football announced on Friday that it has formally withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for a fourth term as FIFA president, citing a breakdown in trust over the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal and calling for an independent review to restore confidence in the governing body's decision-making processes. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/nzf-withdraws-support-for-infantino-reelection-bid-3721916 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:15:53 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/besiktas-edge-hradec-kralove-to-book-europa-league-playoff-berth-3721891 A solitary strike from Vaclav Cerny secured a 1-0 home victory for the Black Eagles, completing a commanding 2-0 aggregate win. The Turkish giants now face Kauno Zalgiris for a place in the league phase, extending their impressive defensive run in European qualifiers. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/besiktas-edge-hradec-kralove-to-book-europa-league-playoff-berth-3721891 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:26:07 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/qarabag-beat-dynamo-kyiv-to-reach-conference-league-playoffs-3721884 Azerbaijani champions Qarabag overturned a first-leg deficit to defeat Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 in Baku on Thursday, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory that propels the club into the UEFA Conference League playoff round, where they will face Dutch side Twente for a place in the group stage. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/qarabag-beat-dynamo-kyiv-to-reach-conference-league-playoffs-3721884 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:21:24 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/egyptian-fm-thanks-turkiye-for-warm-welcome-to-salah-3721877 Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty thanked the Turkish people Thursday for the "warm welcome" extended to football star Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor, as he held talks in Cairo with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on boosting trade and regional security. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/egyptian-fm-thanks-turkiye-for-warm-welcome-to-salah-3721877 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:07:18 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/six-arab-federations-back-fifas-infantino-amid-pressure-3721871 The presidents of six Arab football federations on Thursday declared their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he faces mounting pressure to resign over a controversial plan to privatize commercial rights to the World Cup, a proposal that was abandoned following fierce opposition from European, Asian and North American confederations. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/six-arab-federations-back-fifas-infantino-amid-pressure-3721871 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:52:09 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fenerbahce-reach-champions-league-playoffs-after-sturm-graz-win-3721812 Fenerbahce secured a 1-0 away victory over Sturm Graz on Tuesday, advancing 3-0 on aggregate to reach the UEFA Champions League playoff round. The Yellow Canaries now prepare for a two-legged tie against French giants Lyon, with the first leg scheduled in Türkiye on Aug. 18. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fenerbahce-reach-champions-league-playoffs-after-sturm-graz-win-3721812 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:39:04 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/football-bodies-accuse-fifa-of-breach-of-trust-3721739 UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF on Monday accused FIFA leadership of a "fundamental breach of trust" over its handling of a proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights, calling for an independent review and questioning the organization's governance standards. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/football-bodies-accuse-fifa-of-breach-of-trust-3721739 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:08:47 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/mehmet-kazan-wins-bavarian-para-golf-championship-3721737 Turkish para golfer Mehmet Kazan secured the International Bavarian Championship title in Germany on Sunday, finishing four strokes under par with a gross score of 138 to top a field of 73 competitors from 11 nations, according to a statement from the Turkish Golf Federation. Sports Golf http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/mehmet-kazan-wins-bavarian-para-golf-championship-3721737 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:04:05 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/arsenal-complete-signing-of-bruno-guimaraes-from-newcastle-3721683 Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United on a long-term contract reported to be worth approximately $101 million, with the Premier League champions securing the 28-year-old Brazil international to strengthen manager Mikel Arteta's squad ahead of the new season. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/arsenal-complete-signing-of-bruno-guimaraes-from-newcastle-3721683 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:04:34 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/trabzonspor-signs-mohamed-salah-on-17m-deal-3721625 Trabzonspor announced on Thursday that it has completed the signing of Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah on a contract guaranteeing €17 million per season, with the agreement comprising a €10 million base salary and a €7 million signing payment alongside undisclosed performance bonuses and a separate image-rights deal. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/trabzonspor-signs-mohamed-salah-on-17m-deal-3721625 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:42:27 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fifa-backs-infantino-after-rabat-crisis-meeting-3721603 FIFA's senior leadership reaffirmed their full support for President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday following a crisis meeting in Rabat, Morocco, as the world governing body sought to contain fallout from a now-withdrawn proposal to sell off World Cup commercial rights worth $20 billion. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/fifa-backs-infantino-after-rabat-crisis-meeting-3721603 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:58:56 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/egyptian-king-salah-set-for-trabzonspor-switch-3721589 Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah is preparing to sign for Trabzonspor ahead of the new season, with the 34-year-old set to become one of the most decorated players in the history of the Turkish top flight following his departure from Liverpool. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/egyptian-king-salah-set-for-trabzonspor-switch-3721589 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:34:58 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/anthony-taylor-appointed-tff-director-of-elite-refereeing-3721566 The Turkish Football Federation has appointed retired English referee Anthony Taylor as director of elite refereeing, charging the veteran World Cup official with leading strategic and technical development to align Türkiye's officiating program with UEFA and FIFA standards following his retirement from a distinguished 20-year career. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/anthony-taylor-appointed-tff-director-of-elite-refereeing-3721566 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:59:09 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/trabzonspor-open-transfer-talks-for-mohamed-salah-3721557 Trabzonspor announced late Tuesday that the club has opened transfer negotiations with Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah, with media reports suggesting a lucrative two-year deal as the Liverpool star prepares to leave the Premier League at the end of the 2025-2026 season. Sports Football http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/trabzonspor-open-transfer-talks-for-mohamed-salah-3721557 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:48:07 +0300 http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/zeynep-sonmez-advances-to-canadian-open-second-round-3721552 World No. 52 Zeynep Sonmez defeated home favorite Rebecca Marino 7-5, 6-4 in straight sets to advance to the second round of the WTA 1000 Canadian Open in Toronto, securing a meeting with Greece's Maria Sakkari as the Turkish player continues her progress on the women's tour. Sports Tennis http://en.yenisafak.com/sports/zeynep-sonmez-advances-to-canadian-open-second-round-3721552 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:15:19 +0300