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
Sports
Turkish sport and the money, politics and society around it.
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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
Bosphorus News
Akşar Says Türkiye's World Cup Exit Exposes Debt-Driven Football Model
Sports economist Tuğrul Akşar tells Bosphorus News that Turkish football has money, but lacks the system to turn spending into performance
TRNC Wins CONIFA Euro 2026 With 6-1 Final Victory
The Turkish Cypriot side beat Padania in Italy to claim a symbolic football title outside the FIFA and UEFA system.
Iran Leaves Türkiye Camp for Mexico After U.S. Visa Issues Shift World Cup Base
Iran completed its Antalya camp and moved to Tijuana after visa problems affecting officials forced a change from the team’s original U.S. base plan
Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız Carry Türkiye’s World Cup Return
Born after Türkiye’s 2002 World Cup run, Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız now stand at the center of the country’s return in 2026
Bosphorus News
Mourinho Takes Fenerbahçe Sanctions to European Rights Court
The former Fenerbahçe coach says Turkish football panels violated his fair trial and free speech rights after a fine and bench ban linked to his referee criticism
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