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Alisson out of Liverpool's trip to Galatasaray

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has not travelled to Istanbul for the Champions League last-16 first leg against Galatasaray after sustaining a problem in training.

Soccer • 17 hrs

BERGAMO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25: Lazar Samardzic of Atalanta BC celebrates with teammates Berat Djimsiti after scoring his team fourth goal ,during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Atalanta BC and Borussia D

CL: PSG, Atalanta, Galatasaray through to last 16

Holders PSG, Atalanta, and Galatasaray all progressed to the last 16 of the Champions League after overcoming Monaco, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus, respectively.

Soccer • 25 Feb

Noa Lang celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League, knockout round play-off 1st leg, football match between Galatasaray SK and Juventus FC at the Rams Park in Istanbul on February 17, 2026. (Photo by OZAN KOSE / AFP)

Galatasaray dismantle 10-man Juventus

Galatasaray delivered a dominant performance to hammer 10-man Juventus 5-2 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off, with Noa Lang and Gabriel Sara starring in a scintillating display.

Soccer • 17 Feb

Harry Kane scored twice against Union Saint-Gilloise

Champions League: Kane denied hat-trick for Bayern

Bayern Munich top scorer Harry Kane struck twice in three minutes to ⁠carry his team to a 2-0 victory over Belgium's Union Saint-Gilloise and book their ticket for the knockout stage with a game to spare.

Soccer • 21 Jan

Victor Osimhen (45) of Galatasaray in action during the UEFA Champions League week 2 match between Galatasaray and Liverpool at RAMS Park in Istanbul

Liverpool slump to frustrating defeat at Galatasaray

Liverpool fell to a second straight defeat as Arne Slot's side saw their first Champions League trip of the season end in a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray.

Soccer • 01 Oct 25

Jose Mourinho looks on during the game that ended in controversy

Mourinho banned for pinching nose of rival manager

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has received a three-match ban for pinching the nose of Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk.

Soccer • 06 Apr 25

Jose Mourinho was fined over his comments but has vigorously denied that they were racist

Mourinho sues Galatasaray over accusations of racism

Jose Mourinho is suing Galatasaray, claiming damages after the club accused the Fenerbahce boss of making racist statements.

Soccer • 28 Feb 25

Troy Parrott scored AZ's second to restore the Dutch side's lead

Europa League wrap: Parrott nets as AZ rout Galatasaray

Republic of Ireland international Troy Parrott was among the goals as AZ Alkmaar claimed a commanding 4-1 win in the first leg of their Europa League play-off round tie against Turkish champions Galatasarary.

Soccer • 13 Feb 25

The Fenerbahce players left the field early in the game

Fenerbahce forfeit final in protest against Turkish FA

Fenerbahce walked off the pitch and forfeited their Super Cup final with Galatasaray in protest against the Turkish Football Federation.

Soccer • 07 Apr 24

Fans waiting before the Turkcell Super Cup match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe at Al Awwal Stadium in Riyadh was called off

Turkish Super Cup in Riyadh postponed over T-shirt row

The Turkish Super Cup final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce scheduled to be played in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh today was postponed over what the clubs described as "some problems" in the event's organisation.

Soccer • 29 Dec 23

Erik ten Hag was focusing on the positives after the 3-3 draw in Istanbul

United have to learn from Galatasaray draw - Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United are conceding too many goals but refused to blame Andre Onana despite the goalkeeper's errors at Galatasaray severely damaging their chances of Champions League progression.

Soccer • 30 Nov 23

Hakim Ziyech shot is bocked by Luke Shaw

Man United let two-goal lead slip against Galatasaray

Manchester United's Champions League hopes are hanging by a thread after Erik ten Hag's men imploded in a chaotic, thrill-a-minute 3-3 draw on an ear-splitting night at Galatasaray.

Soccer • 29 Nov 23

Champions League recap: Galatasaray 3-3 Man United

Manchester United's Champions League match at Galatasaray was under threat from bad weather in Istanbul, however, the game went ahead and didn't disappoint as the sides shared six goals.

Soccer • 29 Nov 23

Andre Onana had a night to forget in Istanbul

United made mistakes at both ends of pitch - McTominay

Scott McTominay says the whole team have to take responsibility for Manchester United's bleak Champions League predicament after Andre Onana's mistakes and a lack of killer instinct cost them at Galatasaray.

Soccer • 30 Nov 23

Bruno Fernandes has admitted that Manchester United have it all to do to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League

Fernandes welcomes Manchester United's trip to 'hell'

Bruno Fernandes is relishing the hostile atmosphere at Galatasaray as Manchester United look to keep their Champions League hopes alive.

Soccer • 28 Nov 23

It was a miserable night for Erik ten Hag and Manchester United

'No excuses' but Ten Hag doesn't fear United axe

Under-pressure Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is not worried about losing his job after his side's horror start to the season continued with a Champions League home defeat to Galatasaray.

Soccer • 04 Oct 23

Casemiro was shown a second yellow for his foul following a poor Andre Onana backpass

United self-destruct to lose at home to Galatasaray

Manchester United fell to a jaw-dropping, error-ridden 3-2 defeat at home to Galatasaray as Erik ten Hag's side saw their start to the season go from bad to worse in an embarrassing Champions League collapse.

Soccer • 03 Oct 23

Champions League: Man United 2-3 Galatasaray - recap

Ten-man Manchester United have lost 3-2 at home to Galatasaray in their second match of the UEFA Champions League group stage.

Soccer • 03 Oct 23

Manchester United players training at Carrington ahead of their date with the Turkish side

Fallon: A scrappy win will do for jittery Man United

Poor form at home and the lack of a settled team are issues for Manchester United ahead of tonight's Champions League tie at home to Galatasaray, with RTÉ anlayst Lisa Fallon saying that a win, no matter how pretty, is essential for Erik ten Hag's side.

Soccer • 03 Oct 23

Davinson Sanchez, left, and Tanguy Ndombele, are bound for Turkish Superliga side Galatasaray

Spurs pair Sanchez and Ndombele depart for Galatasaray

Tottenham have confirmed the transfers of Davinson Sanchez and Tanguy Ndombele to Galatasaray.

Soccer • 04 Sep 23

Juan Mata completes Galatasaray switch

Turkish soccer powerhouse Galatasaray said the club have signed former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata on a two-year contract for €1.9 million.

Soccer • 09 Sep 22

Former Turkey defender Calik killed in car crash

Former Galatasaray and Turkey defender Ahmet Calik has died in a car crash, aged 27, his club Konyaspor confirmed on Tuesday.

Soccer • 11 Jan 22

Omar Elabdellaoui of Galatasaray in action against Rangers in the Europa League

Norway international injured after firework accident

Norway international defender Omar Elabdellaoui has been hospitalised with eye injuries after an accident with fireworks in New Year's Eve celebrations, the doctor treating him says.

Soccer • 02 Jan 21

Tottenham and Rangers book Europa League places

Harry Kane's hat-trick fired Tottenham into the Europa League group stages with a 7-2 win over Maccabi Haifa in north London, while Rangers upset the odds against Galatasaray in Glasgow, winning 2-1.

Soccer • 01 Oct 20

Rodrygo had the Real Madrid faithful in raptures with his display against Galatasaray

Champions League round-up: Rodrygo inspires Real to win

Brazilian teenager Rodrygo plundered a hat-trick as Real Madrid trounced Galatasaray 6-0 to ease their way towards the Champions League knockout phase.

Soccer • 06 Nov 19