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“Samba kings” determined to end 24-year World Cup title drought Brazil head to the 2026 World Cup obsessed with a single goal: closing the chapter on a 24-year wait for football’s most prestigious trophy. The last time the Seleção lifted the World Cup was in 2002, when a star-studded team led by Ronaldo, Rivaldo and…

World talks about Turkey: the burst of the “Amazing Turks balloon” Turkey’s long‑awaited return to the World Cup stage ended in a way nobody had scripted. After finally ending a 24‑year absence from the tournament and being spoken of as one of the “dark horses” of 2026, the national team stumbled badly in its opening…

Ferdi Kadıoğlu: “We’ll bounce back” – Turkish national team under fire after Australia defeat Turkish international Ferdi Kadıoğlu spoke after the 2-0 defeat to Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivering a clear message: despite the disappointment, the squad is determined to recover and respond in the next matches. His short but pointed statement,…

Young left-wing blueprint at Beşiktaş: 20-year-old French-based talent on the radar Beşiktaş’s transfer committee has identified a new strategic target for the left wing: a 20-year-old rising star currently playing in France. The black-and-whites are closely monitoring the young wide man and have already taken the first concrete steps to explore a potential move. In…

Montella breaks silence after opening World Cup defeat Vincenzo Montella tried to strike a balance between disappointment and realism after Turkey’s national team opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a painful defeat to Australia in Group D. Speaking after the match, the Italian head coach dissected the performance, defended some of his decisions…

41 suspects from Ege University tender probe brought before court in İzmir A major corruption investigation into public tenders at Ege University has reached a critical stage, with 41 of 47 detained suspects transferred to the İzmir Courthouse after the completion of police procedures. The probe focuses on alleged irregularities in public procurement and direct…

They pinned it on the dressing-room wall – and the Australian press won’t let it go. On the eve of a huge World Cup clash, Australia is buzzing over a single sentence from Türkiye’s captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu. His bold words, meant as a message of confidence to his own dressing room, have been turned into…

A war of words that eclipsed Türkiye: USA and Australia trade blows before kickoff The build‑up to the tournament was supposed to revolve around Türkiye’s chances, form and tactics. Instead, a heated verbal battle between the United States and Australia has hijacked the agenda and pushed Türkiye almost completely out of the spotlight. Everything started…

Beşiktaş and Galatasaray go head‑to‑head in the transfer market Beşiktaş have accelerated their transfer planning for the new season, with the board determined to assemble a competitive squad ahead of the UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds. Working under the guidance of head coach Vincenzo Italiano and football director Önder Özen, the club is holding simultaneous…

Bad news for Beşiktaş after the play-offs: heavy fine from the TBF Disciplinary Board The Turkish Basketball Federation’s Disciplinary Board has announced its latest decisions, and Beşiktaş has emerged as one of the main clubs hit with sanctions following events in the play-off semi-finals. The black-and-white club was punished for incidents that occurred during the…