Fenerbahçe S.K.
Struggling Fenerbahçe seeks salvation on European stage
Fenerbahçe will be searching for a much-needed victory when it hosts Russian club Krasnodar in the second leg of a Europa League round of 32 clash.
Having lost last week's game in Russia 1-0, the home side will need at least a two-goal victory on Feb. 22 to advance to the next round and give its angry fans something to cheer about.
Tudor set for first test with Galatasaray
Spor Toto Super League club Galatasaray will travel to Çaykur Rizespor on Feb. 18 for its first test under new coach Igor Tudor.
The former Croatian international left his post at Karabükspor and signed a one-and-a-half year contract on Feb. 16 to replace Dutch coach Jan Olde Riekerink.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Tudor said he was aware of the pressure awaiting him.
- Read more about Tudor set for first test with Galatasaray
- Log in to post comments
Three Turkish teams seek Europa League progress
Three Turkish teams in the UEFA Europa League will take on hard tests against regional rivals from three countries with whom Turkey has faced political disputes in recent years when the competition's Round of 32 begins on Feb. 16.
- Read more about Three Turkish teams seek Europa League progress
- Log in to post comments
Fener's Dutch coach Advocaat to take time on contract decision
Fenerbahçe coach Dick Advocaat will take his time to consider whether to sign a contract to stay at the club for another year, Fenerbahçe Deputy Chairman Şekip Mosturoğlu has announced.
Beşiktaş chairman apologizes for wrongdoings in derby of brawls
Beşiktaş chairman Firket Orman has "apologized for any wrongdoings" committed by his club during the Feb. 5 Ziraat Turkey Cup game against Fenerbahçe, which was marked by brawls and on-pitch violence.
"I apologize to everyone for our wrongdoings in the derby," Orman said on Feb. 7 at a ceremony marking a new jersey deal with Vodafone.
Fenerbahçe knocks out Beşiktaş in tense game
Fenerbahçe eliminated Beşiktaş in the Ziraat Turkish Cup last 16 late on Feb. 5 1-0 in a tense game marked by brawls.
- Read more about Fenerbahçe knocks out Beşiktaş in tense game
- Log in to post comments
Kayserispor scores four to dent Fenerbahçe's title dreams
Kayserispor, which is fighting against relegation, dealt a major blow to Fenerbahçe's dreams of winning the Spor Toto Super League title on Jan. 29 when it destroyed the Istanbul club 4-1 at home.
Turkish international striker Umut Bulut put the home side ahead in the 32nd minute at the Kadir Has Stadium, while Fenebrhaçe leveled the game in the 41st through Mehmet Topal.
Fenerbahçe ends Başakşehir's unbeaten run
Fenerbahçe managed to stay in the Spor Toto Super League title competition with a 1-0 victory at home on Jan. 22 against Başakşehir.
Ozan Tufan scored the only goal of the match in the 28th minute to end the visiting side's unbeaten run in the league this season.
- Read more about Fenerbahçe ends Başakşehir's unbeaten run
- Log in to post comments
Leader Başakşehir in big title race test against Fenerbahçe
Super Toto Super League leader Medipol Başakşehir, a giant killer turned title contender, is set to pay a crucial - if not historic - visit to Fenerbahçe on Jan. 22.
Başakşehir tops the standings with 39 points from 17 weeks so far and is the sole unbeaten team in the league.
However, coach Abdullah Avcı still avoids speaking of a title challenge and remains cautious.
Turks eye knockout stages in Europa League
Draws will be enough for Turkish clubs Fenerbahçe and Osmanlıspor to advance from their respective groups when they play in the Europa League on Dec. 8.
Group A leader Fenerbahçe travels to Feyenoord, while Group L leader Osmanlıspor hosts FC Zurich at home.
- Read more about Turks eye knockout stages in Europa League
- Log in to post comments