Football

Italiano Voices at Beşiktaş — Italy Mission for Italiano Begins

Beşiktaş Football Director Önder Özen has set out on Italy route for the technical director search after Portugal. At the top of the list is 48-year-old Vincenzo Italiano, who left Bologna. Italian transfer news source Gianluca Di Marzio reported that Italiano met with Önder Özen and Beşiktaş's interest may turn into something concrete. Napoli's official agreement with Massimiliano Allegri has made Beşiktaş's job easier.

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Turkey National Team Squad Announced: Omissions Draw Attention

The 26-man final squad of the Turkey National Football Team, which earned the right to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after 24 years, was announced by technical director Vincenzo Montella. 9 players from the extended squad were left out of the list. The absence of names like Ahmetcan Kaplan, Mustafa Eskihellaç and Yusuf Akçiçek drew attention. Turkey will compete in Group D with USA, Australia and Paraguay.

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A Confident Rehearsal from Turkey: 4-0 vs North Macedonia

In their first friendly match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Vincenzo Montella's Turkey defeated North Macedonia 4-0 at Chobani Stadium Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex in Kadıköy. Orkun Kökçü scored in the 2nd minute, Can Uzun in the 16th, Deniz Gül in the 53rd, and Barış Alper Yılmaz in the 70th. Turkey left the match they played in Kadıköy after 4 years 7 months 23 days with a confident rehearsal.

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Is Saliba Out of the World Cup?

Arsenal and France defender William Saliba aggravated his injury in Saturday evening's Champions League final. According to reports from ESPN and Foot Mercato, the 25-year-old defender is racing against time due to a back problem to make the World Cup that starts on June 16.

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Gabriel's Shirt Sales Up 350 Percent

According to The Athletic, Brazilian Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes — who missed the critical penalty in the Champions League final — saw his shirt sales rise by 350 percent over the weekend. The fans' support for the player after the penalty turned into a practical response in club shops.

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Ricken: Guirassy Is Not For Sale

Borussia Dortmund Sporting Managing Director Lars Ricken told German regional newspaper WAZ that the club has not received any offer for Serhou Guirassy and has no intention of selling the player. The statement came after the 30-year-old Guinean striker was publicly declared a transfer target by Fenerbahçe presidential candidates.

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Turkey Faces North Macedonia! Here Are the Probable Lineups

When and where to watch the Turkey vs North Macedonia friendly match? Check out the probable lineups, match time, and broadcasting details ahead of the World Cup.

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Huge Compensation for Arne Slot! The Heavy Cost of the Manager's Liverpool Departure

Liverpool sacks manager Arne Slot! Following 12 Premier League defeats, the massive compensation package for the departing Dutch coach has been revealed. Here are the details...

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Following His Father’s Footsteps: Davide Ancelotti Becomes Lille's New Head Coach

Carlo Ancelotti's son, Davide Ancelotti, is named the new head coach of Lille. Read about the 35-year-old manager's career, his Botafogo success, and first quotes.

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Panama Players Lined Up for Neymar! Neymar Took Photos with All Players One by One

Historic moments unfolded after Brazil's 6-2 victory over Panama. Neymar, who watched from the stands due to injury, kindly agreed to take individual photos with all Panama players who queued up.

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Bloody Celebration in London! One Person Stabbed During Arsenal's Championship Parade!

Arsenal's historic championship parade turns bloody! During the celebrations in North London attended by 1 million people, a stabbing occurred near the Emirates Stadium as police clashed with hooligans. Here are the details...

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Vardy's Crazy Pre-Match Routine

Strasbourg defender Ben Chilwell revealed his former Leicester teammate Jamie Vardy's pre-match routine in an interview with L'Equipe: four cans of Red Bull in an hour, wine and beer at the hotel on match eve, hardly any sleep. The 28-year-old English left-back summarised these habits as "not really something to be recommended."