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sports29 days ago•1 min saved

Celtic face Stuttgart, Forest drawn with Fenerbahce in Europa League playoffs

Celtic will face Stuttgart and Nottingham Forest will take on Fenerbahce in two-legged Europa League playoff ties to reach the last 16, with the first legs at Celtic Park; the winners could meet Porto or Braga in the last 16, while Forest could face Midtjylland or Real Betis if they advance; playoff dates are February 19 and 26, and the eight group winners have already qualified for the last 16, ahead of Istanbul hosting the 2026 final on May 20.

via BBC|

#celtic #europa-league #fenerbahce

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Jose Mourinho Named Fenerbahce Head Coach

Jose Mourinho has been unveiled as the new head coach of Fenerbahce, marking his return to football after being sacked by Roma in January. The 61-year-old Portuguese manager expressed his gratitude and commitment to the club and its fans, emphasizing his desire to help Fenerbahce and Turkish football. Mourinho replaces Ismail Kartal and aims to end Fenerbahce's long wait for a league title, having last won the Turkish Super Lig in 2014.

via The New York Times|

#coaching #fenerbahce #football

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

"FIFA Condemns Trabzonspor Fan Violence Against Fenerbahçe Players"

After Fenerbahce's 3-2 win over Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig, chaos erupted as Trabzonspor fans stormed the field and attacked Fenerbahce players, with reports of a fan wielding a weapon. The situation escalated as more fans joined in, forcing Fenerbahce to retreat to the locker room for safety. This incident adds to a series of recent controversies in Turkey's top soccer league, including a previous assault on a referee and subsequent resignation and arrest of a club president.

via New York Post |

#fan-violence #fenerbahce #soccer

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Trabzonspor Fans' Violent Pitch Invasion Shocks Soccer World

Fans of Trabzonspor stormed the pitch and clashed with security forces and players from Fenerbahce after their team's 3-2 loss, leading to chaos and violence. The incident, which included a supporter fighting with a Fenerbahce player and further pitch invasions, has sparked outrage and prompted an investigation by authorities. FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the violence, emphasizing the need for player safety and accountability, while Fenerbahce is considering withdrawing from the Turkish top flight in response to the incident.

via ESPN|

#fan-violence #fenerbahce #fifa

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Turkish Super Cup Final Scrapped in Saudi Arabia Over Atatürk T-Shirt Controversy"

The Turkish Super Cup final between Istanbul rivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, set to be played in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was canceled due to a dispute over the teams' desire to wear T-shirts featuring Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's image during pre-match warm-ups, which Saudi organizers did not authorize. The Turkish Football Federation and the clubs cited "some problems" in the event's organization for the postponement, with no new date or location announced yet. The incident adds to recent controversies in Turkish football and comes amid a broader warming of relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

via Al Jazeera English|

##ataturktshirtcontroversy #fenerbahce

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Columbus Crew Bolster Attack with Diego Rossi Signing

The Columbus Crew have acquired forward Diego Rossi from Fenerbahçe S.K. for an undisclosed transfer fee. Rossi, the youngest player in MLS history to win the Golden Boot, joins the Crew as a Designated Player after spending time in Europe. He will be added to the roster upon receipt of his International Transfer Certificate. Rossi's contract runs through the 2026 season with a Club option for 2027.

via Columbus Crew|

#columbus-crew #designated-player #diego-rossi