Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah could be edging toward an Anfield exit, with Saudi Pro League clubs reportedly confident the Egyptian star remains open to a move this summer. Salah, 32, is in the final months of his contract, and despite his prolific form, Liverpool have yet to secure his long-term future. The Telegraph reports that Saudi clubs, undeterred by Liverpool’s previous resistance, believe the forward remains interested in joining their project once his deal expires. Unresolved contract dilemma While Liverpool reportedly have an offer on the table for Salah, negotiations have stalled, keeping the door open for Saudi clubs to swoop…
Beşiktaş host a tricky side in Göztepe in a high-stakes clash in the Turkish Cup quarterfinals, with both teams aiming to punch their ticket to the semifinals. Riding high from a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over their city archrival Galatasaray in the Süper Lig, Beşiktaş hope to carry that momentum into the knockout fixture. The Black Eagles dominated Group D with three wins and nine points, securing their place at the top. If they advance, they will face the winner of the Trabzonspor-Bodrum FK matchup. For Göztepe, this match represents a chance to break a nearly five-decadelong semifinal drought. The Izmir…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to appear in court on Wednesday to face tax fraud charges, the latest high-profile name in Spanish football to be scrutinized for financial misconduct. Prosecutors accuse the 65-year-old Italian of failing to declare more than 1 million euros ($1.1 million) in income from image rights during his first stint with Los Blancos in 2014 and 2015. The case is part of Spain’s intensified crackdown on football figures over tax evasion. Prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of four years and nine months, along with a fine of 3.2 million euros. They argue Ancelotti…
Marking the International Day of Zero Waste, first lady Emine Erdoğan urged global cooperation for a sustainable future, emphasizing that environmental responsibility is a shared duty. “Türkiye is a nation that approaches the world with a conscience-driven perspective,” Erdoğan said in a statement on social media. “We wholeheartedly believe that humanity is one big family under the same sky. Just as the world is our common home, saving it must be our common struggle.” Her remarks came on March 30, the United Nations-designated International Day of Zero Waste. The initiative, spearheaded by Türkiye and unanimously adopted by the U.N. General…
Barcelona crushed Valencia 7-1 on Sunday, delivering a dominant performance to rebound strongly in their La Liga campaign. Fermin Lopez struck twice for the Catalans in the first half, along with goals from Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres and Raphinha which gave Barcelona a commanding five-goal lead at the break. Hugo Duro pulled one back early in the second half before Robert Lewandowski pounced for Barca, followed by a Cesar Tarrega own goal, with the third-placed hosts earning just their second win in their last nine league matches. Hansi Flick’s side trail La Liga leaders Real Madrid by seven points…
Barcelona crushed Valencia 7-1 on Sunday, delivering a dominant performance to rebound strongly in their La Liga campaign. Fermin Lopez struck twice for the Catalans in the first half, along with goals from Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres and Raphinha which gave Barcelona a commanding five-goal lead at the break. Hugo Duro pulled one back early in the second half before Robert Lewandowski pounced for Barca, followed by a Cesar Tarrega own goal, with the third-placed hosts earning just their second win in their last nine league matches. Hansi Flick’s side trail La Liga leaders Real Madrid by seven points…
Barcelona crushed Valencia 7-1 on Sunday, delivering a dominant performance to rebound strongly in their La Liga campaign. Fermin Lopez struck twice for the Catalans in the first half, along with goals from Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres and Raphinha which gave Barcelona a commanding five-goal lead at the break. Hugo Duro pulled one back early in the second half before Robert Lewandowski pounced for Barca, followed by a Cesar Tarrega own goal, with the third-placed hosts earning just their second win in their last nine league matches. Hansi Flick’s side trail La Liga leaders Real Madrid by seven points…
Barcelona crushed Valencia 7-1 on Sunday, delivering a dominant performance to rebound strongly in their La Liga campaign. Fermin Lopez struck twice for the Catalans in the first half, along with goals from Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres and Raphinha which gave Barcelona a commanding five-goal lead at the break. Hugo Duro pulled one back early in the second half before Robert Lewandowski pounced for Barca, followed by a Cesar Tarrega own goal, with the third-placed hosts earning just their second win in their last nine league matches. Hansi Flick’s side trail La Liga leaders Real Madrid by seven points…
Investigations continue regarding the tragic hotel fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Kartalkaya Ski Resort, located in Bolu, northwestern Türkiye, where 78 people lost their lives. The fire occurred on Jan. 21 and has raised numerous questions about fire safety regulations and inspections at the hotel. A team from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change conducted an inspection at the fire site, entering the hotel after security measures were implemented. The team spent approximately 90 minutes investigating the scene before leaving. Meanwhile, authorities have arrested several individuals in connection with the fire, including the official from…
Around the same time, the Turkish army announced the elimination of 13 PKK terrorists in Iraq’s north, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was in the capital, Baghdad, where he held talks with his counterpart Fuad Hussein. At a news conference with Hussein, ahead of a planned meeting with the Iraqi PM, Fidan said the countries should use all their resources to eliminate terrorist groups Daesh and PKK in the region. Fidan’s visit took place amid repeated calls from Ankara to the YPG, the Syria wing of the PKK, which occupies parts of northeastern Syria, to disband itself in the wake of…