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BBC News
4 days ago
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Hull City looking to appoint Jakirovic
Hull City are looking to appoint Kayserispor boss Sergej Radio Humberside understands that the 48-year-old Bosnian and his coaching staff are hoping to get their visas next Tigers sacked boss Ruben Selles earlier this month after they avoided relegation to League One on goal has managed in Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and was appointed as head coach of Turkish Super Lig side Kayserispor in City owner Acun Ilicali said last week that the club had five candidates and that they hoped to have a new head coach in place in 10 days who played as a defender and won five caps for Bosnia, led Dinamo Zagreb to the league and Croatian Cup double in he left the club in September two days after overseeing their heaviest ever defeat, a 9-2 reverse at Bayern Munich in the Champions are 12th in the 19-team Turkish top flight and travel to third-placed Samsunspor for their final game of the season on Sunday.
Straits Times
19-05-2025
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- Straits Times
Galatasaray claim 25th Turkish league title with 3-0 victory at Kayserispor
Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Muslera celebrates with teammates after sealing their 3-0 win from the penalty spot in the Turkish Super Lig soccer match against Kayserispor in Istanbul on May 18, 2025. PHOTO: EPA-EFE ISTANBUL - Galatasaray secured a 25th Turkish title with two games to spare following a 3-0 victory at Kayserispor on Sunday. The victory handed Galatasaray an unassailable eight-point lead over arch Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce, who have not won the league in more than a decade. Galatasaray will now be able to add a fifth star to their team shirts - one star is allotted for every five titles. The two Istanbul clubs were head and shoulders above the other Superlig teams this term, with Galatasaray on 89 points and Fenerbahce, who defeated Eyupspor 2-1 on Sunday, on 81 points. Samsunspor are a distant third on 60 points. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen scored the first goal on the 26th minute followed by Turkish winger Baris Alper Yilmaz three minutes later in the first half. Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera added a third in the second half with a penalty, guaranteeing Galatasaray's victory in Istanbul, as fans started celebrating all over the country. Galatasaray lost only one league game this season against Besiktas. They scored 87 goals and conceded 31. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
‘Crying One' Jose Mourinho taunted with sick coffin stunt as Galatasaray fans celebrate clinching Turkish league title
GALATASARAY taunted Jose Mourinho as the "Crying One" - with coffins for their tearful rival. The Turkish giants wrapped up the Super Lig title on Sunday with a 3-0 win over Kayserispor. Advertisement 8 Galatasaray fans held up Fenerbahce-themed coffins after winning the league title Credit: Getty 8 One of the coffins showed Jose Mourinho crying Credit: Getty 8 Supporters held up signs mocking Mourinho Credit: Getty 8 The Special One has been in a war with Galatasaray all season Credit: Reuters That put them eight points clear at the top of the table with two rounds of matches remaining. And not only did it secure the club a 25th league title - it also consigned their So when the celebrations unfolded on the streets of Istanbul, Galatasaray supporters wasted no time in mocking so-called Special One Mourinho. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL A group of fans created a coffin which they decked out in the blue and yellow colours of their rivals Fenerbahce. It was then decorated with pictures of Mourinho crying while others held up posters taking brutal swipes at him, too That was just a fraction of their gloating, though. Advertisement Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The club's official social media accounts got involved, too. They posted a video of a laptop set up beside the pitch in injury time of yesterday's win with "The Real One" and five stars in gold against a red background - marking their achievement as the only Turkish team with 25 league titles. Jose Mourinho booked after putting his laptop in front of TV camera to highlight referee's wrong decision That was a dig at Mourinho who famously Advertisement Another Galatasaray post concluded with a bookcase laughing at Mourinho, with a mock-up book of the iconic manager entitled "The Crying One". And a bizarre AI video Back To The Future video showed Marty McFly and Doc as Galatasaray fans revelling in the misery of Fenerbahce's disappointment. Mourinho's ongoing feud with Galatasaray during his time in Turkey came to a head in April. After suffering defeat in the Turkish Cup, the ex-Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss Advertisement Mourinho, though, may not get the chance for revenge next season as he continues to be linked with a return to the Premier League. He is 8 Galatasaray wrapped up the title with two games to spare Credit: Getty 8 Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera scored the third goal in the 3-0 win over Kayserispor Credit: EPA Advertisement 8 Galatasaray fans marked their fifth star for winning 25 league titles Credit: Getty 8 Supporters partied in the streets late into the night Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Much-loved World Cup goalkeeper, 38, scores penalty to win title in final season after 14 years with European giants
Incredibly, that wasn't the goalkeeper's first goal for the club MUS WIN Much-loved World Cup goalkeeper, 38, scores penalty to win title in final season after 14 years with European giants Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GALATASARAY goalkeeper Fernando Muslera scored the winner that confirmed the Turkish title for his beloved team on his final season with the club. Muslera, 38, is set to call time on his 14-year spell with Galata in June when his contract runs out. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Muslera scored a penalty against Kayserispor 4 Muslera's goal confirmed Galatasaray's 25th league title 4 Muslera scored on his final season with Galatasaray, where he spent 14 years And the legendary keeper signed off in style as he sealed the Turkish Super Lig giants' 25th title on Sunday. Galatasaray hosted Kayserispor at the RAMS Park in a game that Okan Buruk's side had to win to clinch first place. The Turkish giants enjoyed a dream start in the first half with Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen's opener on 26 minutes and Barıs Alper Yılmaz's goal just three minutes later. Then the hosts won a penalty in the 89th minute and a decision was made to pay tribute to fan favourite Muslera. The ex-Uruguay international stepped up to take the spot-kick with the home fans cheering him on. The ex-Lazio star then barely beat Kayserispor goalkeeper Bilal Bayazıt, who correctly lunged to his bottom left corner but failed to hold on to the ball. That sparked passionate celebrations as even Galatasaray's subs stormed the pitch to celebrate with the legendary shot-stopper. Buruk's men are now mathematically champions after leaving Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce eight points behind with two matches to go. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Muslera joined Galatasaray from Lazio in 2011 and went on to amass a total of 550 appearances. The Uruguayan won eight league titles and five Turkish Cups with the Istanbul outfit. The keeper also stood out for his national team during that time as he won the 2011 Copa America and competed in four World Cups. That also wasn't his first goal for Galatasaray as he also scored another penalty in 2012 against Manisaspor in the final game of his debut season at the club.
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Much-loved World Cup goalkeeper, 38, scores penalty to win title in final season after 14 years with European giants
GALATASARAY goalkeeper Fernando Muslera scored the winner that confirmed the Turkish title for his beloved team on his final season with the club. Advertisement 4 Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Muslera scored a penalty against Kayserispor 4 Muslera's goal confirmed Galatasaray's 25th league title 4 Muslera scored on his final season with Galatasaray, where he spent 14 years And the legendary keeper signed off in style as he sealed the Turkish Super Lig giants' 25th title on Sunday. The Turkish giants enjoyed a dream start in the first half with Napoli loanee Then the hosts won a penalty in the 89th minute and a decision was made to pay tribute to fan favourite Muslera. Advertisement Read More on Football The ex- The ex-Lazio star then barely beat Kayserispor goalkeeper Bilal Bayazıt, who correctly lunged to his bottom left corner but failed to hold on to the ball. That sparked passionate celebrations as even Galatasaray's subs stormed the pitch to celebrate with the legendary shot-stopper. Buruk's men are now mathematically champions after leaving Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce eight points behind with two matches to go. Advertisement Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Muslera joined Galatasaray from Lazio in 2011 and went on to amass a total of 550 appearances. The Uruguayan won eight league titles and five Turkish Cups with the Istanbul outfit. The keeper also stood out for his national team during that time as he won the 2011 Copa America and competed in four World Cups. Advertisement That also wasn't his first goal for Galatasaray as he also scored another penalty in 2012 against Manisaspor in the final game of his debut season at the club. 4 Muslera's goal sparked passionate celebrations for Galatasaray
