Derby defeat at Kadıköy
Beşiktaş won 2–1 at Kadıköy and Fenerbahçe dropped the derby in Süper Lig week 4 (3). Dusan Vlahovic scored the goal that sealed it for the visitors (5). Nélson Semedo started for Fenerbahçe (8). Your team are now 4th with 6 points from 4 games, and the form reads D L W W L after this one.
Kartal takes the blame
Manager İsmail Kartal did not hide after the derby. "Bu mağlubiyetin tek sorumlusu biziz," he said, which means we are the only ones responsible for this defeat (11).
Yıldırım lays into the refs
President Aziz Yıldırım came out swinging. "Ben hakem hata yaptı falan demem," he said, then challenged the MHK to find solutions (13). He also demanded answers on a player selection question, naming a footballer and asking why he is not playing (4). "Ben konuşmaya başlarsam beni kimse durduramaz," he warned the press, which means no one can stop him once he starts talking (12).
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Vlahovic and Skriniar renewed their rivalry
The derby carried extra spice between Dusan Vlahovic and Skriniar, old Serie A rivals from the Inter-Juventus clashes. At minute 51 the ball hit Skriniar's arm and the referee waved play on, which sent Vlahovic over the edge (6). Their exchange got heated in Italian (9).
Roma won 2–1 before your Champions League tie
Fenerbahçe's next opponent Roma beat Atalanta 2–1 in Serie A on late goals (7). Your Champions League opener against Roma is Thursday, September 10 at 18:45 CEST.
Suárez admits a Fenerbahçe agreement
Sporting forward Suárez admitted he had an agreement with a Fenerbahçe presidential candidate. "Sou homem, olho para a câmara e admito que aconteceu," he said, but insists he is fully committed to Sporting (10).
A fan lost after the derby
Fenerbahçe fan Yaşar Gerçek died of a heart attack following the derby. Both Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş issued joint condolences (14).
