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Transfers: Ebosele seals move and Villa eye Rashford

Republic of Ireland international Festy Ebosele has completed a move to Istanbul Basaksehir from Udinese.

Zachary Elbouzedi, centre, and his team-mates react after conceding their side's second goal

Saints go down battling in Istanbul as Euro dream ends

St Patrick's Athletics' hopes of playing in the UEFA Conference League proper came to an end with second half goals giving Istanbul Basaksehir a 2-0 aggregate victory in the play-off round at the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium.

Soccer • 28 Aug 24

Conference League: Basaksehir 2-0 St Pat's - recap

St Patrick's Athletic fell just short in their search and Instanbul miracle as they went down 2-0 to Istanbul Basaksehir in Turkey, exiting the UEFA Conference League at the final qualifier stage. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 28 Aug 24

Stephen Kenny will be plotting a shock result in the Turkish capital on Wednesday

Pat's pace and settled back four offer hope in Istanbul

St Patrick's Athletic may be heavy underdogs in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off against Istanbul Basaksehir but last week's first-leg result as well as their pace and a more settled back four will offer them hope, according to Graham Gartland.

Soccer • 27 Aug 24

Kian Leavy impressed for St Patrick's Athletic after his introduction

Battling Saints draw to keep group stage hopes alive

St Patrick's Athletic battled to a creditable scoreless draw with Istanbul Basaksehir to leave their Conference League play-off tie finely balanced before the return leg on Wednesday.

Soccer • 22 Aug 24

Stephen Kenny says his side matched their much fancied opponents

Kenny: We're still very much in the tie

Stephen Kenny says his side will be underdogs going into Wednesday's second leg of their play-off tie with Istanbul Basaksehir, but the St Patrick's Athletic manager is adamant his side's impressive draw with the Turks will give his players belief.

Soccer • 23 Aug 24

Stephen Kenny celebrates with the travelling supporters after the game in Baku

'Fight fire with fire' - Kenny plotting Istanbul shock

Stephen Kenny has urged his players to continue to make memories and drive St Patrick's Athletic into the group stages of the UEFA Conference League.

Soccer • 16 Aug 24

Fourth official Sebastian Coltescu (2nd-L) looks on next to Istanbul Basaksehir's Demba Ba (2nd-R) and Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar

UEFA open proceedings against PSG-Istanbul officials

UEFA has opened proceedings against Romanian officials Sebastian Coltescu and Octavian Sovre over "a potential violation of article 11" of its disciplinary regulations in relation to the Champions League match between Paris St Germain and Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir in December.

Soccer • 11 Feb 21

Basaksehir's Demba Ba (L) speaks to referee Ovidiu Hategan on Tuesday night

New set of officials for conclusion of PSG-Basaksehir

UEFA have appointed a new team of officials for tonight's conclusion of the Champions League clash between Paris St Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir that was abandoned on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 09 Dec 20

Romanian referee Ovidiu Hategan (in yellow) talks to Istanbul Basaksehir's staff members before they walk off

Updated PSG-Istanbul to resume on Wednesday amid racism claim

Players from Paris St Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir walked off the pitch during the first half of their Champions League clash after the fourth official was accused of racism.

Soccer • 08 Dec 20

Solskjaer's side are in pole position in Group H

Solskjaer not counting his chickens over last-16 spot

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not taking progress to the Champions League knockout phase for granted despite Manchester United's important victory against Istanbul Basaksehir.

Soccer • 24 Nov 20

Bruno Fernandes celebrates the opening goal at Old Trafford

Champions League recap: Man United 4-1 Basaksehir

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side make it three wins from four in Group H, where an eye-catching first-half display paved the way for the 4-1 victory. Here is how the game unfolded.

Soccer • 24 Nov 20

Pogba was not in the United squad for Saturday's win over WBA

Pogba expected to be fit to face Istanbul

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expects to be able to call upon Paul Pogba in Manchester United's Champions League clash with Istanbul Basaksehir.

Soccer • 23 Nov 20

Demba Ba celebrates Basaksehir's opening goal against Manchester United with team-mates

Error-prone United slump to defeat at Basaksehir

Manchester United fell to a shock Champions League defeat in Turkey as Demba Ba punished brainless defending on a historic night for Istanbul Basaksehir.

Soccer • 04 Nov 20

Edin Visca celebrates Istanbul Basaksehir's second goal against Man United

Champions League recap:Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1 Man Utd

Man United's 100% record in this season's Champions League comes to an end where defensive errors cost them dearly in a 2-1 defeat away to Istanbul Basaksehir.