Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies

Erling Haaland’s penalty miss cost struggling Manchester City as the four-time defending Premier League champions dropped more points in a 1-1 draw with Everton on Thursday. Haaland had the chance to fire City on course for only their second win in 13 games when stepping up for a 53rd minute spot kick at the Etihad Stadium. But his tame effort was saved by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to extend City’s woeful run. Pep Guardiola’s team lost nine of its last 13 games in all competitions. The draw means City picked up only its fifth point in the league since the…

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Fatih Terim, the legendary Turkish coach and Galatasaray icon, is reportedly gearing up for a return to the dugout, this time with Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab. After a hiatus following his stint with Panathinaikos, where he led the Greek side in 26 matches and achieved a respectable 1.85 points-per-game average, the 71-year-old is ready to embrace a new challenge. Since parting ways with Panathinaikos in May, Terim has been enjoying a quiet life in Bodrum, frequently attending Bodrumspor matches. However, according to Saudi media, the “Emperor,” as he is affectionately called, is on the verge of signing with Al…

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Fatih Terim, the legendary Turkish coach and Galatasaray icon, is reportedly gearing up for a return to the dugout, this time with Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab. After a hiatus following his stint with Panathinaikos, where he led the Greek side in 26 matches and achieved a respectable 1.85 points-per-game average, the 71-year-old is ready to embrace a new challenge. Since parting ways with Panathinaikos in May, Terim has been enjoying a quiet life in Bodrum, frequently attending Bodrumspor matches. However, according to Saudi media, the “Emperor,” as he is affectionately called, is on the verge of signing with Al…

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Fans at a match in Essen, Germany, responded to a racist outburst with a unified chant condemning hatred. The incident unfolded before a match between Rot-Weiss Essen and VfB Stuttgart II in the 3rd Bundesliga. Prior to kickoff, a moment of silence was observed for the victims of the recent attack at the Magdeburg Christmas market. During this, a supporter shouted, “Germany belongs to the Germans.” The crowd’s reaction was swift and resolute, as fans collectively shouted, “Nazis out!” in protest. The 57-year-old fan who made the racist comment was escorted from the stadium by police and banned from attending…

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Fans at a match in Essen, Germany, responded to a racist outburst with a unified chant condemning hatred. The incident unfolded before a match between Rot-Weiss Essen and VfB Stuttgart II in the 3rd Bundesliga. Prior to kickoff, a moment of silence was observed for the victims of the recent attack at the Magdeburg Christmas market. During this, a supporter shouted, “Germany belongs to the Germans.” The crowd’s reaction was swift and resolute, as fans collectively shouted, “Nazis out!” in protest. The 57-year-old fan who made the racist comment was escorted from the stadium by police and banned from attending…

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Fans at a match in Essen, Germany, responded to a racist outburst with a unified chant condemning hatred. The incident unfolded before a match between Rot-Weiss Essen and VfB Stuttgart II in the 3rd Bundesliga. Prior to kickoff, a moment of silence was observed for the victims of the recent attack at the Magdeburg Christmas market. During this, a supporter shouted, “Germany belongs to the Germans.” The crowd’s reaction was swift and resolute, as fans collectively shouted, “Nazis out!” in protest. The 57-year-old fan who made the racist comment was escorted from the stadium by police and banned from attending…

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The Turkish army is ready to support Syria in the post-Assad era, Defense Ministry sources said Thursday. It will be one of many aspects of cooperation Türkiye already announced with Syria after the December revolution. Military cooperation is crucial for the two countries, especially amid the terrorism threat concentrated in northern Syria, near the border. Sources said Türkiye was following the developments in Syria in terms of efforts to revive the state institutions controlled by the powerful Baathist regime in the past. They stated that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has already instructed relevant authorities to maintain strategic ties with the…

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Turkish left winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu, whose exceptional performances at Benfica have made waves in European football, quietly announced his engagement on social media. The 26-year-old forward shared the joyous news, posting a photo of himself holding flowers during his proposal, marking the first step toward marriage. Benfica’s Turkish football player Kerem Aktürkoğlu poses for a photo holding a flower bouquet on his engagement. (IHA Photo) Aktürkoğlu, who has been a standout player for both the Turkish national team and the Portuguese giants, was accompanied on this special day by his close friend and fellow footballer, Yunus Akgün, currently playing for…

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Turkish left winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu, whose exceptional performances at Benfica have made waves in European football, quietly announced his engagement on social media. The 26-year-old forward shared the joyous news, posting a photo of himself holding flowers during his proposal, marking the first step toward marriage. Benfica’s Turkish football player Kerem Aktürkoğlu poses for a photo holding a flower bouquet on his engagement. (IHA Photo) Aktürkoğlu, who has been a standout player for both the Turkish national team and the Portuguese giants, was accompanied on this special day by his close friend and fellow footballer, Yunus Akgün, currently playing for…

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Turkish left winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu, whose exceptional performances at Benfica have made waves in European football, quietly announced his engagement on social media. The 26-year-old forward shared the joyous news, posting a photo of himself holding flowers during his proposal, marking the first step toward marriage. Benfica’s Turkish football player Kerem Aktürkoğlu poses for a photo holding a flower bouquet on his engagement. (IHA Photo) Aktürkoğlu, who has been a standout player for both the Turkish national team and the Portuguese giants, was accompanied on this special day by his close friend and fellow footballer, Yunus Akgün, currently playing for…

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