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Morocco World
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Arda Turan Named New Shakhtar Donetsk Manager
Shakhtar Donetsk have appointed Arda Turan as their new head coach with a deal running until 2027. Turan, 38, replaces Marino Pusic after Shakhtar slipped to third in the Ukrainian Premier League – their worst finish in nearly three decades. The ex-Galatasaray, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona midfielder moves into the role after two years in charge of Turkish side Eyüpspor, where he led them to promotion and a strong top-flight debut, finishing sixth. Shakhtar, who now play their home games in Lviv due to the ongoing war, are looking to Turan to bring a fresh spark ahead of their Europa League campaign. 'I want to win trophies and bring pride to the fans,' said Turan. Managerial rise Turan took over Eyüpspor in 2023, shortly after retiring. His first full season saw promotion to the Süper Lig, followed by a sixth-place finish the year after. In total: 84 games, 45 wins, 14 draws, 25 defeats. His sides press high, play in a 4-3-3 and work hard off the ball. He's big on discipline and demands full commitment from his players. Turan says he wants to outdo his playing career as a coach. Big words – but his start's been impressive. A bold call Reaction to his appointment has been mixed. Some fans welcome his energy and ambition. Others worry about his lack of European experience. Shakhtar chief Serhii Palkin backs him fully, calling Turan 'a coach who knows how to lead and win.' Tags: Arda TuranShakhtarTurkiye
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Former Barcelona midfielder, Arda Turan, appointed Shakhtar head coach
Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk has announced former Turkey midfielder Arda Turan as its new head coach, replacing Marino Pusic. Turan, 38, has signed a contract until 2027 after taking unfancied Eyupspor to a sixth-place finish in the Turkish top flight. Next season, 15-time Ukrainian champion Shakhtar will feature in the Europa League first qualifying round having won the domestic cup earlier this month. 'I'm proud to have joined Shakhtar - a great club with a rich history and great traditions,' Turan said in a Shakhtar statement. 'We are deeply motivated to win trophies - both in Ukraine and in European competitions.' Shakhtar was forced to leave its home ground, the Donbass Arena in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, after Russian-backed separatists seized control of the region in 2014. Its home league games take place in the western city of Lviv. It held its Champions League games this term in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Turan retired from playing in 2022 after spells with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Galatasaray. He also won 100 caps for his country.
BBC News
24-04-2025
- BBC News
Scarborough man jailed for running illegal online pharmacy
A man who referred to himself as "Dr T" while running an illegal online pharmacy via WhatsApp has been jailed for more than 10 Adam Mehmet Turan, of Burniston in Scarborough, set up "UK Pharmacy 2U", in which he offered prescription medication and recreational drugs for also gave advice to customers about what medication they should take, despite having no medical York Crown Court on Thursday, Turan, 37, was jailed for 10 years and six months after admitting being concerned in the supply of a variety of controlled drugs ranging from Class A to Class C. Turan also admitted possession of criminal property, after he failed to explain £280,000 paid into his various bank WhatsApp, Turan would take orders and arrange delivery of drugs ranging from diazepam to amount of prescription drugs he supplied would often be far beyond what would be classed as clinically seizing his phone on his arrest on 11 May 2023, police officers discovered that he had made sales across the country, and as far as Scotland. Det Con Darrel Temple said: "Taking illegal prescription drugs is dangerous and they contribute to a high number of drug deaths throughout the UK each year."Turan was fuelling this problem with his actions and has rightly been punished." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Shafaq News
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Hassan Turan steps down as head of Iraqi ITF
Shafaq News/ On Sunday, the head of the Iraqi Turkmen Front (ITF), Hassan Turan, announced his resignation, ending his tenure as leader of the political bloc representing the country's Turkmen minority. In a statement, Turan wished his successor success in this responsibility, pledging to continue 'defending the Turkmen cause, upholding Iraqi unity, and remaining committed to the principles of the ITF,' without specifying the reasons behind his resignation. Earlier this month, sources revealed to Shafaq News that Turan had intended to resign, with Mohammad Semaan or another member of the Front likely to be nominated as his successor. Turan assumed the role on March 28, 2021, succeeding Arshad al-Salihi, who stepped down to focus on broader political and negotiation efforts on behalf of the Turkmen community.
