Women's team out on penalties, but not without controversy
Fenerbahçe's women are out of the Champions League. OH Leuven won 4–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the second qualifying round final on Saturday (1) (2) (10). Conijnenberg scored the equalizer for Leuven to force extra time, and Gielen, Cuypers, Seynhaeve, and Plummer all converted their spot-kicks (1) (13). Referee chaos marred the finish, the official ended the game in the 118th minute, then restarted it.
A €20m-plus bid lands for Feyenoord's Ueda
Fenerbahçe have tabled an offer north of twenty million euros for Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda, and the Japanese international is open to the move (3) (6). Feyenoord are willing to sell if the price is right. Ueda was their top scorer.
Lukaku talks with Napoli, wages already settled
Fenerbahçe are negotiating with Napoli for Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian has already agreed personal terms with your club (7) (12). Napoli and Fenerbahçe remain apart on the fee, but multiple outlets report the deal is advancing (4) (8) (14). Chelsea, who hold his contract, are not standing in the way.
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Berke Özer could return
Fenerbahçe are moving to bring back goalkeeper Berke Özer from Lille. Club representatives traveled to France this week for talks (15). Özer came through the Fenerbahçe academy.
Yüksek is staying
İsmail Yüksek will remain at Fenerbahçe (9). The midfielder's future had been the subject of speculation, but the decision is final.
Ilıcalı: Fenerbahçe are title favorites
Acun Ilıcalı has named Fenerbahçe as favorites for the Süper Lig title, pointing to the depth of the squad (11). "One tick ahead," he said.
Sturm Graz prep continues
The men's team continued training for the Champions League third qualifying round return leg against Sturm Graz (5).
Fan reactions
The referee's decision to end the women's match in the 118th minute and then restart it dominated the conversation. Fans on Reddit called it bizarre and questioned the officiating at this stage of a Champions League qualifier. Full thread
