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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
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
The Fund Crisis Will Shake Turkish Football Clubs
Borsa Istanbul’s liquidity squeeze and widening fund investigations expose the financing model behind Turkish football’s mounting debt
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
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
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
FIFA President Infantino Signals Openness to Russia’s Return to Football
Ukraine warned that Russia’s return during the war would undermine justice and fair play
Seven PAOK supporters killed in Romania road crash en route to Lyon match
A journey to support their team ended in loss, leaving Greek football in mourning
Fenerbahçe Introduces “Hope for the Future” Rule in Transfers
Each new signing commits 1 percent of salary to child-focused projects
Fenerbahçe Defeat Galatasaray 2–0 to Claim Turkish Super Cup
Control and discipline decide the season’s first trophy
IFFHS Puts Two Names from Türkiye in the World’s U20 Elite
Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız named among the world’s top U20 players.
Football Betting Probe Deepens as Nine Officials Face Discipline
Widening invesigarions target betting violations across Turkish football.
Exclusive: Lionel Messi in Talks with Fenerbahçe
Bosphorus News can exclusively report that Messi is exploring potential projects with Fenerbahçe. Messi’s media team has been in coordination with local producers and partners in Türkiye for various initiatives linked to the club.
Süper Lig Sends Strong Contingent to AFCON 2025
More Than 20 Süper Lig Players Selected for AFCON.
Lille’s Turkish Wall: Berke Özer’s Historic Penalty Run
Özer has saved 7 of 8 penalties this season for Lille — including a historic three in one match — making him one of Europe’s standout performers in 2025/26.
Leaked Fenerbahçe 120th Anniversary Logo Ignites Fan Excitement – 120 Stars Revealed
Fenerbahçe's leaked 120-star logo for 2026/27 kits sparks massive fan buzz – a bold tribute to 120 years of glory ahead of the club's historic milestone.
Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray's Unstoppable Nigerian Striker Carrying the Team on His Back
Osimhen's explosive goals propel Galatasaray to new heights in Süper Lig and Champions League, rewriting club records as the top foreign scorer.
Unbeaten Fortress: Bayern Munich, FC Porto, Fenerbahçe Among 9 UEFA Teams Defying Defeat in Domestic Leagues as 2025/26 Heats Up
Bayern Munich, FC Porto, and Fenerbahçe lead nine unbeaten UEFA teams holding perfect domestic records amid intensifying 2025/26 title races.
Turkish Football Rocked: 46 Arrest Warrants Issued in Massive Betting Scandal Including Top-Tier Players and Commentator
Betting probe issued 46 arrest warrants, including for prominent commentator Ahmet Çakar and top-tier players from Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray, over allegations that 27 footballers bet on their own teams' matches.