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Galatasaray Signs Victor Osimhen From Napoli For £64.8 Million: What It Means For The Team.

The news has caused a big buzz not just in Istanbul, but around the whole football community: Galatasaray have officially signed Nigerian star player Victor Osimhen from Napoli for a huge fee of £64. 8 million (€75 million). This isn't just a record-breaking transfer for Turkish football; it's a monumental statement of intent, a declaration that the Turkish champions are ready to ascend to the next level, both domestically and on the grand European stage. Osimhen is staying at Galatasaray permanently after a very successful loan period during the 2024-25 season. He helped the team win the Super Lig and the Turkish Cup, scoring an amazing 37 goals in 41 games across all competitions, including 26 goals in the league, marks the culmination of a protracted transfer saga. It's a move that underscores Galatasaray's ambition, their financial muscle, and their ability to convince one of the world's most coveted strikers to commit his prime years to the Süper Lig. The Crown...
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Southgate criticizes England players for 'creating an issue' at Euro 2024.

Gareth Southgate claims that England fans' booing and jeering of him is "causing an issue" for his players, who he adds will need their backing at Euro 2024.


When the head coach and his assistant, Steve Holland, entered the pitch following Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Slovenia in Cologne, they were welcomed with a harsh reception.

Despite the fact that the outcome secured top spot in Group C as they prepare for the knockout stage, the pair were booed by the travelling fans, and cups were thrown on the field after another lackluster performance by the Three Lions.

"I understand it," Southgate said in his post-match press conference. "I won't back down from it. The most essential thing is that supporters stick with the team.

"I understand the narrative toward me, which is better for the squad than it is toward them. However, it creates an odd operating environment. I have never seen another squad qualify and obtain similar results.

"I understand it, I'm not going to back away from it, but I'm very proud of the players for how they're operating within it."

Southgate told BBC Radio 5live that he could accept the criticism, but he hopes the fans will rally behind England's players in the round of 16 and maybe beyond.

"They (fans) were brilliant, in the second half especially there was a constant noise around the team," according to him. "I understand that people are dissatisfied with me; that is the fact, and I will not back down from that. I need them to support the squad.

"I need to deal with what I'm dealing with. I was not going to back down from walking over to thank everyone for coming and providing the support they provided, but I understand that this is causing problems for the group.

"I can handle it, but I need them to support the players. The more fans are as they were in the second half, behind the squad, it is a huge boost for them, since we are operating in a very strange atmosphere."
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