Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies
The 34th week of the Süper Lig will ignite with the highly anticipated 57th showdown between rivals Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş in Kadıköy on Sunday. Since the Fenerbahçe Stadium’s reopening in 1982, these teams have faced off 56 times in this iconic venue, with Fenerbahçe winning 22 times, Beşiktaş securing 14 victories, and 20 matches ending in a draw. Fenerbahçe lead in goals with 83, compared to Beşiktaş’s 67. However, in their 43 Süper Lig encounters in Kadıköy, Fenerbahçe have the upper hand with 17 wins to Beşiktaş’s 11, while 15 matches have ended in stalemates. Over the years, these matches…
Lewis Hamilton, Thursday, admitted he’s still adjusting to life in red as Ferrari’s newest star, insisting it could take “months” to fully adapt to the team – and he’s tuning out critics along the way. The seven-time Formula One world champion, who stunned the racing world by swapping Mercedes for Ferrari this season, remains without a podium finish in five Grands Prix, despite a sprint victory in China. His teammate, Charles Leclerc, managed third in Saudi Arabia. “When I joined Mercedes, the first six months were tough,” Hamilton said Thursday at the Miami Grand Prix. “It’s the same now –…
Play at the Madrid Open came to an unexpected halt Monday after a widespread power outage across Spain and Portugal. The disruption, which struck at 12:34 p.m. local time (CEST), forced a suspension of two singles matches and one doubles match at the ATP Masters 1000 event. Power loss left electronic line-calling systems inoperable and left a spider cam dangling above the court at the Manolo Santana Stadium, where Grigor Dimitrov was leading Jacob Fearnley 6-4, 5-4 when play was interrupted. Dimitrov, ranked 16th in the ATP, had a match point at 5-2 in the second set but was forced…
Play at the Madrid Open came to an unexpected halt Monday after a widespread power outage across Spain and Portugal. The disruption, which struck at 12:34 p.m. local time (CEST), forced a suspension of two singles matches and one doubles match at the ATP Masters 1000 event. Power loss left electronic line-calling systems inoperable and left a spider cam dangling above the court at the Manolo Santana Stadium, where Grigor Dimitrov was leading Jacob Fearnley 6-4, 5-4 when play was interrupted. Dimitrov, ranked 16th in the ATP, had a match point at 5-2 in the second set but was forced…
Play at the Madrid Open came to an unexpected halt Monday after a widespread power outage across Spain and Portugal. The disruption, which struck at 12:34 p.m. local time (CEST), forced a suspension of two singles matches and one doubles match at the ATP Masters 1000 event. Power loss left electronic line-calling systems inoperable and left a spider cam dangling above the court at the Manolo Santana Stadium, where Grigor Dimitrov was leading Jacob Fearnley 6-4, 5-4 when play was interrupted. Dimitrov, ranked 16th in the ATP, had a match point at 5-2 in the second set but was forced…
Bundesliga’s emerging talent Mert Kömür says he will “seriously consider” representing Türkiye if a national team offer arrives, keeping fans on both sides intrigued about his future. The 19-year-old Augsburg midfielder, who rose through 1860 Munich’s academy before joining Augsburg’s youth setup in 2019, has steadily built his reputation, featuring in 20 matches this season with 2 goals and an assist. In an interview with A Spor, Kömür addressed both his international allegiance and swirling transfer rumors. “I haven’t received a clear offer from the Turkish National Team yet. I’m currently playing for Germany,” he said. “But if Türkiye approaches,…
Kenya’s Alex Nzioka Matata and Miriam Chebet stole the show at Sunday’s Türkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Half Marathon, but it was Turkish runner Sezgin Ataç who gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about with a historic fifth-place finish. Under clear skies and swirling winds along Istanbul’s historic peninsula, Matata crossed the tape first in the men’s 21K race with a blistering time of 59:40, while Chebet dominated the women’s field in 1:06:00. Kenyan athlete Alex Nzioka Matata crosses the line as he wins the 21-kilometer race during the 20th Türkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Half Marathon, organized by Istanbul Municipality (IBB), Istanbul,…
Galatasaray stormed past Eyüpspor with a ruthless 5-1 victory on Sunday in Süper Lig’s 33rd week, leaving Eyüpspor coach Arda Turan grappling with disappointment, frustration, and sobering truths about his team’s struggles. Facing reporters after the heavy defeat, Turan didn’t mince words. “We wanted to offer a better spectacle,” he said. “We prepared well, but we’re not in the right spirit. Concentrating as a team is becoming a real challenge.” Despite a bright start to the second half, Eyüpspor quickly unraveled against a highly motivated Galatasaray side, who struck from a familiar formula — set pieces — to open the…
Kylian Mbappe has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut-season goal tally at Real Madrid, scoring his 34th goal of the campaign in Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. The France international’s second-half free kick not only sealed his place in history but also saw him outdo Ronaldo’s 33 goals from the 2009-10 season, after his summer move from Manchester United. Ronaldo’s 33 goals in his debut year were a stepping stone to becoming the club’s all-time top scorer, with 450 goals. Now, in just 51 appearances, Mbappe’s 34 strikes have eclipsed that tally, pushing him ahead of another club legend, Ruud…
The Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye (TUR 2025) hits a major milestone this year, marking its 60th edition. This iconic event, which began in 1963 as the Marmara Tour, has now become one of the most prestigious races in the world. As it enters its new decade, the tour continues to grow and captivate cycling fans globally. Vladimiros Petsas, race director and European Cycling Union event coordinator, spoke to Anadolu Agency (AA) about the significance of the 60th edition. He highlighted how few races around the world have reached such a milestone. While global giants like the Giro d’Italia and…