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 Sรผper Lig. The Crown...
Prepare for a magnificent weekend of European football with some tantalizing matchups scheduled for the next weekend.
We've handpicked five must-see games.
Newcastle vs. Tottenham
Tottenham have not had a good run at St James' Park in recent seasons. The North Londoners have surrendered 10 goals in their last two trips to Tyneside, including a 6-1 defeat in April 2023 that left Spurs 5-0 down after 21 minutes.Ange Postecoglou's attempts to exorcise those demons resulted in a 4-0 loss last season, and Spurs will be anxious to stop their North East hoodoo. After solid, if unspectacular, beginnings to the season for both, a win this weekend would send a message about their European ambitions.
Leverkusen vs. Leipzig
The German champions began their Bundesliga title defence in familiar manner, with a late Leverkusen goal sealing a 3-2 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. Florian Wirtz's 101st-minute winner was the latest late-game heroics from a side that has become accustomed to scoring stoppage-time goals to salvage victories under Xabi Alonso.
This weekend, Leverkusen will face another tough test against an RB Leipzig squad that has not experienced the same kind of transfer plundering as previous summers.
This weekend, Leverkusen will face another tough test against an RB Leipzig squad that has not experienced the same kind of transfer plundering as previous summers.
๐ฃ️ Head Coach @XabiAlonso prepares for tomorrow's top match against RB Leipzig.
Juventus vs. Roma
This weekend, Serie A will play host to some of Europe's most thrilling matches. Champions Inter Milan meet Europa League winners Atalanta on Friday evening, while Lazio visit AC Milan the next day.
The pick, however, is a match between table toppers Juventus and AS Roma in Turin. The former has had a fantastic start under new head coach Thiago Motta, with back-to-back victories and no goals conceded, while Roma is looking to recover from a shaky start and regain momentum under club legend Daniel De Rossi.
With Paulo Dybala's decision to turn down Saudi riches and the arrival of Artem Dovbyk, the capital club now has an all-star forward line.
The pick, however, is a match between table toppers Juventus and AS Roma in Turin. The former has had a fantastic start under new head coach Thiago Motta, with back-to-back victories and no goals conceded, while Roma is looking to recover from a shaky start and regain momentum under club legend Daniel De Rossi.
With Paulo Dybala's decision to turn down Saudi riches and the arrival of Artem Dovbyk, the capital club now has an all-star forward line.
Celtic Vs. Rangers.
The Old Firm is typically a heated affair, and the opening game of the 2024/25 season takes place this weekend at Celtic Park. Celtic finished comfortably ahead of Rangers last season, and the visitors will be eager to battle harder for the crown this time around.Rangers bounced back from a goalless draw in their first game, defeating Ross County 6-0 to prepare for the derby. Celtic, with maximum points and no goals surrendered, is the side to beat.
๐ฃ️ "๐๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐๐ถ๐ฐ-๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด, ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด."
Brendan Rodgers responded passionately to the news that there will be no away fans at the first two Old Firm league games this season. ⤵️
Manchester United Vs. Liverpool.
The biggest match in English football resumes this weekend, pitting the country's most successful teams against each other at Old Trafford. If we receive even a percent of last season's excitement in this game, we're in for a wild ride.A see-sawing FA Cup match saw seven goals scored, including a 120th-minute winner from Amad Diallo, before their Premier League meeting at Old Trafford was drawn a month later. This matchup has typically fallen short of expectations, but last season was a pleasant exception. More of the same this weekend, please.
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