Fenerbahçe S.K.

The race for the title in the Spor Toto Super League might get closer this weekend when Fenerbahçe hosts archrival Galatasaray in an Istanbul derby March 8.

Galatasaray tops the league standings with 51 points in 22 games, four points ahead of third-placed Fenerbahçe.

Istanbul club Fenerbahçe was beaten by underdog Akhisar Belediye 2-1 in a Spor Toto Super League match at its home at ?ükrü Saraço?lu stadium on Feb. 23, missing the chance to go to the top standings.

While Turkey seems to be on a downward path in democracy, freedom of speech and fighting against corruption, the situation of the country?s football is no different.

Coaching legend Zeljko Obradovic will be hosting his former team, Panathinaikos, when Fenerbahçe Ülker plays the Greek side in Istanbul tonight in the Turkish Arilines Euroleague.

Galatasaray defeated its archrival Fenerbahçe 2-1 in an exciting Spor Toto Super League match at the Lions’ home ground the Türk Telekom Arena on the night of Oct. 18.

Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe clash in the first Istanbul derby of the Spor Toto Super League season on Oct. 18 with both archrivals aiming for a victory to ease their problems.

Tim Duncan had 23 points and Tony Parker added 22 to help the San Antonio Spurs beat Fenerbahçe Ülker 96-90 in an exhibition game

Galatasaray, Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor focus on the Spor Toto Super League competititon after midweek games on the European stage, while leader Akhisar travels to Istanbul

Greek striker Teofanis Gekas scored a double against Fenerbahçe in a 2-0 victory in the Spor Toto Super League, increasing his goal tally to six in four games and putting his Akhisarspor at the top of league standings

Defending league champion Fenerbahçe will play early leader Akhisar, powered by Greek striker Theofanis Gekas, in the fourth round of the Spor Toto Super League