Ivan Barton to referee Türkiye's World Cup clash with Paraguay

El Salvador's Barton to referee Paraguay clash

Ivan Barton is the man in the middle. The El Salvador official will referee Türkiye's World Cup group match against Paraguay (3). It is a big appointment for a must-win game after the 2–0 defeat to Australia.

Two players ruled out for Paraguay

Türkiye will be without two players for the Paraguay match through injury (5). The names are yet to be confirmed, but losing depth ahead of a game your team cannot afford to drop points in is a blow.

Squad still believes, says report

The mood in camp is defiant. Hürriyet reports no pessimism inside the squad ahead of Paraguay, only hunger and sharp focus (1). Montella needs that intensity on the pitch. The Australia loss drew heavy criticism from former players like Fatih Terim, who questioned the game plan and player choices.

Beşiktaş learn Europa League opponents tomorrow

Beşiktaş now know their possible opponents for the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round (4). The draw is set for Thursday. Names and pathways will be locked in then.

Who runs the squad: agency breakdown

Transfermarkt has published a breakdown of which agencies represent the most players in the current Türkiye national team squad (2). The data gives a glimpse into the power brokers behind the selection.