Türkiye Plans Local Player Status for Turkic Footballers
Kürşad Zorlu says talks with the TFF could broaden existing exemptions for five Turkic countries, alongside plans for a biennial football tournament
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Türkiye’s Refereeing Chief Resigns After Arrest as TFF Rebuilds Board
Ferhat Gündoğdu stepped down as the Turkish Football Federation began replacing the refereeing board after five suspects were remanded in custody
Turkish Football Federation
Trabzonspor-Drogheda Revives Irish Link as Fenerbahçe Friendly Backs Karabakh Fund
Drogheda visits Trabzon on Oct. 1, while revenue from Fenerbahçe's Oct. 3 friendly with Turan Tovuz will go to the Karabakh Revival Fund
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Türkiye Refereeing Board Chief Ferhat Gündoğdu Among 7 Detained
A year after Ali Koç said the country would see “who Ferhat Gündoğdu is,” Türkiye’s refereeing chief was detained in a separate investigation
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Türkiye Wins Four Golds at European Boxing Championships
Türkiye returns from the European Championships with four gold, one silver and five bronze medals, finishing second in the overall medal table
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Liverpool FC International Academy Opens in Türkiye With Two Istanbul Bases
The club’s official international coaching partner will train players aged 5 to 16 under Liverpool-developed methodology
Nathan Wong
Türkiye's Big Four Chase Record Transfers as Debt Hits 85 Billion Lira
Record transfers by Türkiye's top clubs raise financing questions as their combined debt nears 85 billion lira, according to a recent report
tclira.com
Turkish Sports Journalist Detained Over Galatasaray Transfer Report
Prosecutors sought a travel ban for Burhan Can Terzi under Türkiye’s disinformation law, but a court released him without judicial supervision
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FIFA Revolt Deepens as UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF Challenge Infantino
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF demand independent scrutiny of FIFA governance as Türkiye's TFF stays silent despite recent high-level contacts with Infantino
Turkish Football Federation
FIFA scraps plan to sell stake in World Cup commercial business
The proposed $20 billion company would have opened FIFA tournament revenues to private investors before opposition forced a retreat
Turkish Footbal Federation
Türkiye Beat Brazil to Win Second VNL Title
The Filenin Sultanları (Sultans of the Net) came from behind to defeat Brazil 3-1 in Macao and claim the Volleyball Nations League crown for the second time
tvf.org.tr
Rutte Brings World Cup Language Into NATO Ankara Summit
Son Mühür report highlights sports diplomacy as NATO chief uses football to explain alliance teamwork
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