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Tag: Turkey

Race to Istanbul to watch Ireland play, in Japan

Race to Istanbul to watch Ireland play, in Japan

June 3, 2022 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore rewinds to 2002 when he embarked on an epic whirlwind journey to watch Ireland take on Cameroon in the World Cup.

Euro 2020: Can Turkey live up to their popular dark horse billing

Euro 2020: Can Turkey live up to their popular dark horse billing

June 1, 2021 by Daragh Searing

As the popular dark horse pick for this summer’s tournament, Turkey have a strong squad fired on by a trio from Lille’s Ligue 1 winning side.

Old heads at Besiktas unlikely to see off Bayern Munich

Old heads at Besiktas unlikely to see off Bayern Munich

February 20, 2018 by Paul Little

Paul Little looks ahead to the ominous task faced by Turkish side Besiktas in the last 16 of this year’s Champions League.

Enes Ünal - Manchester City’s Turkish wunderkind is showing his promise in Holland

Enes Ünal – Manchester City’s Turkish wunderkind is showing his promise in Holland

January 20, 2017 by Alex Emberton

Alex Emberton assesses Enes Ünal’s performances for FC Twente this season, and whether the Turkish striker has a future at Manchester City.

The rise from the ashes of Osmanlıspor

The rise from the ashes of Osmanlıspor

December 19, 2016 by Thomas Wyer

Thomas Wyer takes a look at Turkish side Osmanlıspor who have reached the European stage just a few years after getting their house in order.

Konyaspor – Turkey’s bright spark amongst Istanbul domination

Konyaspor – Turkey’s bright spark amongst Istanbul domination

March 7, 2016 by Jordan Leaver

Konyasor are breaking the monopoly of Istanbul clubs in Turkish football; Jordan Leaver describes their season and the heights they are reaching for the first time in their history.

Patriotism or attention-seeking?

Patriotism or attention-seeking?

February 24, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore returns with another column, this time discussing the fine lines surrounding patriotism in Russia.

The roots of Russian football racism - Part Two

The roots of Russian football racism – Part Two

February 2, 2016 by Alan Moore

In the concluding part of his report, Alan Moore discusses the roots of racism in Russian football.

No Turkey this Christmas - or New Year

No Turkey this Christmas – or New Year

December 3, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses the impact that strained relations between Russia and Turkey have had on football.

Is Turkish football hampered by a dominant ‘Big Two’?

Is Turkish football hampered by a dominant ‘Big Two’?

August 19, 2015 by Vineet Varma

Vineet Varma discusses the monopoly that Galatasaray and Fenerbahce have in Turkish football and how that can hamper the sport as a whole.

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