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Kenan Yildiz chose Türkiye, Kuyt returns to Fenerbahçe

Kenan Yildiz chose Türkiye over Germany

Kenan Yildiz could have worn the Germany shirt. He chose Türkiye instead, and the Juventus forward is now your team's engine at the 2026 World Cup (1). Born in Regensburg to a Turkish father and German mother, Yildiz played for Germany's youth sides before committing to Türkiye. Bayern Munich wanted him as a kid. Juventus got him. Now 21, he carries the attack after the opening 2–0 defeat to Australia.

Kuyt returns to Fenerbahçe as Kartal's assistant

Dirk Kuyt is back at Fenerbahçe. The Dutchman joins İsmail Kartal's coaching staff as assistant (3). Kuyt played for the club from 2012 to 2015, scoring the winner in the 2013 Turkish Cup final. Fans remember him as a player who never stopped running. Now he brings that intensity to the dugout.

Sources

  • 1. t-online.de — WM 2026: Juve-Star hätte auch für Deutschland spielen können
  • 3. hurriyet.com.tr — İsmail Kartal ile birlikte Dirkt Kuyt da Fenerbahçe’ye döndü!