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Sports columnists dissected Galatasaray’s 3–1 home win over İstanbulspor in the third week of Group A in the Ziraat Turkish Cup, and while the scoreline looked comfortable, their evaluations were far more nuanced. The consensus: Galatasaray controlled the match and advanced without real danger, yet key individual performances, tactical choices and integration of new or…

Alperen Şengün ejected after double technical in Rockets’ home defeat to Celtics Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün saw his night end early after being tossed from the game with two technical fouls in a heated matchup against the Boston Celtics. The clash at Toyota Center ended with a 114–93 victory for the visiting Celtics, but…

Coaching education has quietly become one of the strongest levers for changing Turkish football from the inside out. In 2026 we already see how better-trained coaches are reshaping academies, data departments and even fan expectations. Instead of relying only on raw talent and emotional motivation, clubs are investing in structured learning, mentorship models and evidence-based…

Setting the stage: why this comparison matters When people talk about youth football academies Turkey vs Europe, they often reduce it to a simple “Europe is better” slogan. Reality is trickier. Turkey produces technically gifted, emotional players, but struggles with consistency and export of talent. Europe’s top schools focus on long‑term planning, data and clear…

Setting the Scene: What “Top 5 European League” Really Means When people ask whether the Süper Lig can become a “Top 5 European league”, they usually mean more than just “is it fun to watch?”. In a technical sense, a top‑5 league in Europe combines high UEFA ranking, strong club coefficients, big media revenues, deep…

Mikel Arteta: Wembley is a huge source of motivation for Arsenal Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes reaching Wembley by knocking out Chelsea in the League Cup will act like a “vitamin boost” for his squad during one of the most demanding periods of the season. The North London side booked their place in the final,…

N’Golo Kanté stands out with his numbers: what Fenerbahçe is getting French midfielder N’Golo Kanté has arrived at Fenerbahçe carrying not just a big name, but a statistical profile that underlines how influential he still is at the highest level. After his spell at Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League, the club from Istanbul…

Why TFF 1. Lig Is the Toughest Classroom for Football Economics TFF 1. Lig is brutal financially. Broadcast money is modest, sponsors prefer Süper Lig, stadiums are often half‑empty, and the pressure to get promoted is constant. Yet every season some clubs manage not only to survive, but to build competitive squads on a shoestring….

Marcus Rashford does not want to return to Manchester United. The English forward, who has rediscovered his form at Barcelona, is focused on building his future away from Old Trafford and hopes to have full clarity over his next club well before the 2026 World Cup. At the start of the season, Rashford moved from…

Alperen Şengün explodes for 39 points as Rockets edge Pacers on the road Houston’s Turkish big man delivered one of the most impressive performances of his NBA career, powering the Rockets to a 118–114 victory over the Indiana Pacers in a high-intensity matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Dominant night from Şengün Wearing the Houston Rockets jersey,…