# sports - football (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sports - football. Page: Feed: --- ## [Galatasaray to face holders PSG, Fenerbahçe to play Liverpool in CL](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/galatasaray-to-face-holders-psg-fenerbahce-to-play-liverpool-in-cl) _2026-08-27 · DAILYSABAH_ Galatasaray will host Barcelona and travel to Paris, while Fenerbahçe will play Liverpool at home and Atletico Madrid away in the UEFA Champions League main phase this season, afte... ## [UEFA prepares complaint against FIFA chief Infantino: Report](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/uefa-prepares-complaint-against-fifa-chief-infantino-report) _2026-08-27 · DAILYSABAH_ UEFA is preparing a complaint accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of “criminal mismanagement” over an abandoned proposal to bring private investment into the World Cup, accord... ## [Bayern ready to defend crown with Bundesliga season ready to roll](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/bayern-ready-to-defend-crown-with-bundesligaseason-ready-to-roll) _2026-08-27 · DAILYSABAH_ Bayern Munich kick off their Bundesliga title defense against visitors VfB Stuttgart Friday, with the Bavarians in pole position once more. With top ​striker and freshly-crowned E... ## [Mbappe hat trick powers Real Madrid rout of Real Sociedad](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/mbappe-hat-trick-powers-real-madrid-rout-of-real-sociedad) _2026-08-27 · DAILYSABAH_ Real Madrid crushed Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga behind a sensational Kylian Mbappe hat trick, giving Jose Mourinho a winning start in his first home game back in charge at the Ber... ## [Fenerbahçe send off Lyon to make Champions League return](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/fenerbahce-send-off-lyon-to-make-champions-league-return) _2026-08-27 · DAILYSABAH_ Turkish Süper Lig giants Fenerbahçe stunned Olympique Lyon 2-1 away Wednesday to qualify for the UEFA Champions League league phase for the first time since the 2008-09 season. Th... ## [TRNC PM condemns Greek Cypriot bid to block Barcelona youth camp](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/trnc-pm-condemns-greek-cypriot-bid-to-block-barcelona-youth-camp) _2026-08-26 · DAILYSABAH_ Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Prime Minister Ünal Üstel on Monday condemned efforts by a far-right Greek Cypriot party to derail a planned Barcelona youth football tra... ## [Trabzonspor seek Europa League comeback against Ferencvaros](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/trabzonspor-seek-europa-league-comeback-against-ferencvaros) _2026-08-26 · DAILYSABAH_ Trabzonspor travel to Hungary on Thursday needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Ferencvaros to keep their UEFA Europa League campaign alive and end a two-year wait for a victor... ## [TFF introduces temporary Turkish Cup foreign-player exemption](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/tff-introduces-temporary-turkish-cup-foreign-player-exemption) _2026-08-26 · DAILYSABAH_ The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has introduced a temporary foreign-player exemption for the 2026-27 Ziraat Turkish Cup, giving clubs more room to use players left outside the... ## [Bruno Fernandes, Khadija Shaw win top honors at PFA Awards](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/bruno-fernandes-khadija-shaw-win-top-honors-at-pfa-awards) _2026-08-26 · DAILYSABAH_ Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw have claimed top honors at the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Awards, with the Manchester United captain taking the men’s Player of th... ## [Beşiktaş poised to seal Europa League passage against Kauno Zalgiris](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/besiktas-poised-to-seal-europa-league-passage-against-kauno-zalgiris) _2026-08-26 · DAILYSABAH_ Beşiktaş will look to complete the job Thursday when they travel to Lithuania to face Kauno Zalgiris in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League playoff, carrying a commanding 3-... ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wMOGo4fl5H8d) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [49ers owner Jed York pleads no contest in Ohio 'prostitution' case](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/49ers-owner-jed-york-pleads-no-contest-in-ohio-prostitution-case) _2026-08-25 · DAILYSABAH_ San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio over the weekend and pleaded no contest Monday to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools.... ## [Ethiopia makes official bid to host AFCON 2028 after 50 years](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/ethiopia-makes-official-bid-to-host-afcon-2028-after-50-years) _2026-08-25 · DAILYSABAH_ Ethiopia has officially entered its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a tournament it has not hosted in more than 50 years. Late Monday, the Ethiopian Football F... ## [Fenerbahçe's 17-year Champions League wait comes down to Lyon test](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/fenerbahces-17-year-champions-league-wait-comes-down-to-lyon-test) _2026-08-25 · DAILYSABAH_ Fenerbahçe are one victory away from ending a 17-year wait for the UEFA Champions League as they travel to face Lyon on Wednesday in the decisive leg of their playoff. The Turkish... ## [‘Blinded by power’: Legends turn up heat on FIFA boss Infantino](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/blinded-by-power-legends-turn-up-heat-on-fifa-boss-infantino) _2026-08-25 · DAILYSABAH_ A group of former international players, including World Cup winners and FIFA legends, called Monday for sweeping changes at soccer's governing body, accusing President Gianni... ## [Biya reappears after 73 days as Cameroon celebrate WAFCON triumph](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/biya-reappears-after-73-days-as-cameroon-celebrate-wafcon-triumph) _2026-08-25 · DAILYSABAH_ Cameroon President Paul Biya made his first public appearance in 73 days on Saturday, receiving the country’s women’s national football team at the presidential palace after their... ## [Top 10 greatest sports rivalries in world, ranked](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/top-10-greatest-sports-rivalries-in-world-ranked) _2026-08-22 · DAILYSABAH_ Sports rivalries are rarely just about what happens on the field. The greatest ones carry the weight of history, politics, religion, class, geography and national identity, turning... ## [Hull roar back into Premier League with 2-0 rout of Man Utd](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/hull-roar-back-into-premier-league-with-2-0-rout-of-man-utd) _2026-08-22 · DAILYSABAH_ Manchester United made a nightmare start to the new season as promoted Hull City silenced their doubters with a shock 2-0 victory on their Premier League return Saturday. Sergej J... ## [MLS fines Messi for head contact in fiery Philadelphia draw](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/mls-fines-messi-for-head-contact-in-fiery-philadelphia-draw) _2026-08-22 · DAILYSABAH_ Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after striking Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during a heated 2-2 draw between the teams Wedn... ## [Argentina's Paredes gets 10-match ban after World Cup final brawl](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/argentinas-paredes-gets-10-match-ban-after-world-cup-final-brawl) _2026-08-22 · DAILYSABAH_ Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was handed a 10-match suspension for his role in a post-match brawl after Argentina’s World Cup final loss to Spain, while teammate Nahuel Moli... ## [Galatasaray sign Russian wunderkind Batrakov from Lokomotiv Moscow](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/galatasaray-sign-russian-wunderkind-batrakov-from-lokomotiv-moscow) _2026-08-21 · DAILYSABAH_ Galatasaray have signed Russian attacking midfielder Aleksey Batrakov from Lokomotiv Moscow on a five-year contract, adding one of Russia's most promising young players to the... ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HPbe856KqUnU) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [West Ham condemn 'anti-Palestine' chant targeting Manor Solomon](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/west-ham-condemn-anti-palestine-chant-targeting-manor-solomon) _2026-08-21 · DAILYSABAH_ West Ham United have condemned an “offensive and divisive” chant targeting new winger Manor Solomon, an Israel international, and urged supporters to stop singing it. The English... ## [Football’s big names flock to Turkish Süper Lig. But why?](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/footballs-big-names-flock-to-turkish-super-lig-but-why) _2026-08-21 · DAILYSABAH_ The Turkish Süper Lig has become one of the biggest stories of the 2026 summer transfer window, with established stars choosing Türkiye despite Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer... ## [FIFA powerhouses mull historic no-confidence vote against Infantino](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/fifa-powerhouses-mull-historic-no-confidence-vote-against-infantino) _2026-08-21 · DAILYSABAH_ World football’s regional powerhouses are considering a vote of no confidence against FIFA President Gianni Infantino after his proposal to sell private investors a stake in the Wo... ## [Ronaldinho making comeback to try to score '300th goal'](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/ronaldinho-making-comeback-to-try-to-score-300th-goal) _2026-08-20 · DAILYSABAH_ Former Brazil star Ronaldinho announced Thursday he was making a comeback 11 years later with Italian third-division side Ravenna to try and score 'a 300th goal.' The 46-year-old,... ## [Cancelo’s Barca 3.0 marred by frustration amid paperwork chaos](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/cancelos-barca-30-marred-by-frustration-amid-paperwork-chaos) _2026-08-20 · DAILYSABAH_ Joao Cancelo’s return to Barcelona was overshadowed by an administrative mix-up Wednesday, with incomplete registration paperwork forcing the club to cancel his planned presentatio... ## [Salah’s Trabzonspor transfer video puts local cuisine in spotlight](https://www.dailysabah.com/life/food/salahs-trabzonspor-transfer-video-puts-local-cuisine-in-spotlight) _2026-08-20 · DAILYSABAH_ A video released by Trabzonspor after the signing of star soccer player Muhammed Salah is drawing attention not only to the club’s latest acquisition but also to the traditional cu... ## [Mourinho backs Arda Güler to follow Modric, Bernardo Silva path](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/mourinho-backs-arda-guler-to-follow-modric-bernardo-silva-path) _2026-08-20 · DAILYSABAH_ Jose Mourinho believes Arda Güler could eventually follow a path similar to Luka Modric and Bernardo Silva, with the Real Madrid manager envisioning the Turkish midfielder moving d... ## [Trabzonspor brings young Salah fan to Türkiye for surprise reunion](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/trabzonspor-brings-young-salah-fan-to-turkiye-for-surprise-reunion) _2026-08-20 · DAILYSABAH_ Trabzonspor has turned a young Liverpool fan’s enduring admiration for Mohamed Salah into an unforgettable reunion, arranging a surprise meeting between the Egyptian star and the b... ## [Messi scores 1st goal since father’s death, Miami settle for draw](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/messi-scores-1st-goal-since-fathers-death-miami-settle-for-draw) _2026-08-20 · DAILYSABAH_ Lionel Messi scored his first goal since the death of his father, but Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw by the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday. The Argentine... ## [Masters urges FIFA challenger to emerge amid Infantino turmoil](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/masters-urges-fifa-challenger-to-emerge-amid-infantino-turmoil) _2026-08-20 · DAILYSABAH_ Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said Wednesday that FIFA needs a new presidential candidate and sweeping governance reforms amid growing turmoil surrounding Gianni I... ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NznxNTccFcES) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Brazil icon Roberto Carlos refutes viral Islam conversion claims](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/brazil-icon-roberto-carlos-refutes-viral-islam-conversion-claims) _2026-08-20 · DAILYSABAH_ Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos has denied widespread reports that he converted to Islam, saying he has the “utmost respect” for the religion but that claims he embraced i... ## [‘Egypt King' Salah fever turns Trabzonspor into global phenomenon](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/egypt-king-salah-fever-turns-trabzonspor-into-global-phenomenon) _2026-08-19 · DAILYSABAH_ Mohamed Salah’s arrival at Trabzonspor has quickly become much more than a headline transfer, with the Egyptian star driving a surge in global attention, social media growth and co... ## [Rights groups slam FIFA for silencing dissent after Lamour exit](https://www.dailysabah.com/sports/football/rights-groups-slam-fifa-for-silencing-dissent-after-lamour-exit) _2026-08-19 · DAILYSABAH_ FIFA's latest senior departure drew sharp criticism from human rights and labor groups Tuesday, with campaigners saying the exit of Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour raised...