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Straits Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- 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.


CNA
18-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Galatasaray claim 25th Turkish title with 3-0 victory
(In paragraph four corrects Fenerbahce-Eyupspor score) 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.


The Star
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Galatasaray claim 25th Turkish title with 3-0 victory
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - 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 2-0 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. (Reporting by Ezgi Erkoyun, editing by Pritha Sarkar)

Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Galatasaray claim 25th Turkish title with 3-0 victory
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 2-0 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.


Reuters
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Soccer Galatasaray claim 25th Turkish title with 3-0 victory
ISTANBUL, May 18 (Reuters) - 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 2-0 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.