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Last update : 09 October 2026, Friday / 23:14

Türkiye dismisses Montella after World Cup exit, Nations League defeats

The Turkish Football Federation announced Friday that it has terminated head coach Vincenzo Montella's contract following a dismal run of results, with the Crescent-Stars eliminated from the 2026 World Cup group stage and suffering four consecutive Nations League defeats that marked their worst competitive streak in 38 years.

09 October 2026

Football

Ceferin to seek fourth term as UEFA president in 2027

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin announced Thursday that he will seek a fourth and final term in 2027, reversing his February decision not to stand after the body's 55 national associations unanimously urged him to reconsider his stance during a meeting in Berlin.

09 October 2026

Sports

Messi bids farewell: 'Playing for Argentina best thing in my life'

Lionel Messi delivered an emotional farewell to the Argentina national team following his final international appearance, describing two decades in the national shirt as the most beautiful experience of his life while urging supporters to remain united behind the next generation.

07 October 2026

Football

Real Madrid extend Arda Güler contract until 2031: Report

Real Madrid have reached an agreement with midfielder Arda Güler to extend his contract until 2031, Spanish media reported on Monday, with the new deal including a salary increase and securing the Türkiye international's services for at least another five years.

05 October 2026

Sports

Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 to stay perfect in Nations League

Portugal defeated Denmark 4-2 on Thursday to maintain their perfect start in the UEFA Nations League, securing a third consecutive victory in League A Group 4 to move nine points clear at the top of the standings while the Danes remained on three points.

02 October 2026

Football

Messi completes takeover of Spanish second-tier club Eldense

Argentine football star Lionel Messi has completed the takeover of CD Eldense, a Spanish second-division side, with the club announcing the deal marks a "new and exciting stage" in its century-long history, though the transaction remains subject to approval by Spain's Higher Sports Council.

02 October 2026

Football

Trabzonspor and Drogheda meet in friendly marking 75 years of ties

Trabzonspor hosted Irish club Drogheda United at Papara Park on Thursday in a friendly celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Ireland, with the encounter marking the first meeting between the sister clubs on Turkish soil.

01 October 2026

Football

Konyaspor-Palestine friendly 'highlights resilience,' sports official says

Jibril Rajoub said Thursday that a friendly match between Palestine’s reserve team and Turkish club Konyaspor highlights the Palestinian people’s resilience, forming part of solidarity events in the central Anatolian city as it serves as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Youth Capital for 2026.

01 October 2026

Football

Erdogan hails Türkiye-Palestine solidarity after Konya friendly

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday praised the solidarity between Türkiye and Palestine following a friendly football match in the central Turkish province of Konya, saying the contest demonstrated the brotherhood and unity of hearts between the two nations as Konyaspor and the visiting side played to a 2-2 draw.

30 September 2026

Football

Ireland rout Israel as players stage Gaza protest

Ireland's footballers beat Israel 3-0 in the UEFA Nations League in Hungary, bowing their heads during the Israeli anthem, wearing black armbands for Palestinians killed in Gaza and skipping the traditional pre-match handshakes.

28 September 2026

Football

Zidane says Türkiye are a very good team 'will cause us problems' in Nations League opener

France head coach Zinedine Zidane praised Türkiye as a 'very good team' on Thursday ahead of his first match in charge of Les Bleus, warning that the Crescent-Stars would pose a difficult challenge in Friday's UEFA Nations League Group 1 opener at Kocaeli Stadium.

25 September 2026

Football

Fenerbahce record historic 8-0 victory over Eyupspor

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.

20 September 2026

Football

Besiktas thrash Marseille 4-1 in Europa League opener

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.

18 September 2026

Football

Erdogan, Al-Sheikh hail cooperation for Spanish Super Cup in Istanbul

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.

18 September 2026

Sports

Munich and Barcelona to host 2028, 2029 Champions League finals

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.

15 September 2026

Football

Fenerbahce held to goalless draw by Gaziantep FK in Super Lig

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.

14 September 2026

Football

Fenerbahce held to 1-1 draw by Roma in Champions League opener

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.

11 September 2026

Football

İsmail Kartal resigns as Fenerbahçe coach following Roma draw

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.

10 September 2026

Football

France withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino's re-election bid

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.

10 September 2026

Football

Real Madrid beat Inter 2-1 as Mourinho claims first Champions League win

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.

09 September 2026

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