Turkey

There can be no doubt who the coach of the season is in Turkey. In transforming unfashionable Sivasspor into title contenders Bülent Uygun has astounded football fans. Volkan Agir looks at his rise to prominence.

Proud Feldkamp Forced Out of Galatasaray

German Karl Heinz Feldkamp has left Galatasaray. The appointment of the 73 year-old was a shock in the first place.

Turkish Super Lig Heading for Exciting Finish

The Turkcell Super Lig is heading towards a dramatic climax. As we approach the last 5 games there are 4 clubs with title hopes.

Israel’s Forgotten Son: Sivasspor’s Balili

Football enigma and Israeli bad boy, Pini Balili is perhaps the most controversial player ever to come out of Hapoel Tel Aviv. Currently playing in the Turkish Super Lig, Balili has fast become the forgotten son of Israeli football.

Big Test For Turkey

The Turkish National Team and their coach Fatih Terim are about to face a big test against Norway in Oslo in Euro 2008 Qualifying Round Group C on Saturday. Turkey have 18 points from 10 games, and are third in the table,

Sivasspor: Flying High in Turkey

Sivasspor were the surprising leaders of the Turkish Super Lig after the matchday 9, and still remain 2nd, despite a series of draws in recent weeks. If they win their game in hand, they could rise back to 1st place, knocking Galatasaray off the top spot.

Club Focus: Fenerbahce

Turkish football has appeared to have faded into the dark since the successes of the Galatasaray in 2000 (UEFA Cup and Super Cup Winners) and the National Team in the World Cup of 2002 (3rd place finish), but Fenerbache are the bright lights....