Fenerbahçe crush Sturm Graz 2–0 as 'Fenercelona' takes shape
Your team looked like Barcelona. That is not hype, that is what the European press wrote after Fenerbahçe beat Sturm Graz 2–0 in the Champions League qualifier (1). Turkish media coined a term for it: 'Fenercelona' (5). With Skriniar, Ake, Guendouzi, Kante, Asensio, Mason Greenwood and Talisca all involved, the style on the pitch has drawn comparisons to the Catalan giants (5). The result puts you in control of the tie.
Oosterwolde tears hamstring, medical update pending
Jayden Oosterwolde went off injured against Sturm Graz and the news is bad. The Dutch left-back has torn his hamstring and will be sidelined (3) (6). A full medical update was expected Thursday (6). A bitter blow after a commanding win.
OHL Women await in Champions League preliminary final Saturday
OH Leuven Women beat TSC Bačka Topola 4–0 and now stand one win from the Champions League group stage (4). Fenerbahçe face them in the preliminary final Saturday. Habibzadeh dismissed recent criticism of the Belgian side: 'The criticism of recent weeks is unjustified' (4).
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Atlético-MG still chasing Fred before September 11 deadline
Atlético-MG are not giving up. Club director Paulo Bracks called it a 'dream' to sign Fred and said the hope stays alive until the window closes September 11 (2) (8). 'It is a very difficult, complex negotiation. He is an athlete with a current contract,' Bracks said. 'As long as there is a window, we have that flame of hope lit' (2). Fred's contract runs until mid-2027 and coach İsmail Kartal has said he counts on him this season (2).
İrfan Can Eğribayat agrees terms with Gençlerbirliği
İrfan Can Eğribayat is heading to Gençlerbirliği. The goalkeeper, along with Beşiktaş's Salih Uçan, has agreed terms with the Süper Lig side (10). You face Gençlerbirliği away in the league on Saturday, August 15.
Mert Emre Ekşioğlu leaves the club
Fenerbahçe have parted ways with Mert Emre Ekşioğlu (9). A quiet departure as the squad reshaping continues.
Bundesliga club opens talks for a Fenerbahçe youngster
A Bundesliga club has started transfer talks for one of Fenerbahçe's young stars (7). No name given yet, but negotiations are officially underway ahead of next season.
Salah lands at Trabzonspor, the league just got tougher
Mohamed Salah has officially signed for Trabzonspor (13). The Egyptian forward arrives from Liverpool and joins a Trabzonspor side trying to close the gap on Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe at the top of the Süper Lig. That is a statement signing from a domestic rival.
