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...
On Saturday, two North American rivals met, and Canada defeated the United States 2-1.
With such a significant contrast in confidence, the visiting Canucks defeated the Stars and Stripes on their home turf for only the second time in history.
Canada dominated the first half, with 11 shots to one, and the first of two blunders resulted in the opening goal.
23 - Canada defeats the United States Men's National Team on American territory for the second time, and the first since 1957. The victory stops the USMNT's 23-game home unbeaten streak against Canada, the longest against any opponent in team history. Snapped.
Captain Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun, who looked like shadows of themselves, led a USA team with an average age of 24 years and 164 days to some mobility. Unfortunately for the Americans, a second blunder made it 2-0.
David scored from a close angle in the box, capitalizing on Cyle Larin's missed shot. The opportunity arose again from a USA turnover.
Interim coach Mikey Varas then looked to his bench for firepower. The ruling was successful, and it was Maxime Crepeau's turn to retrieve the ball from his net.
Luca de la Torre came off the bench and scored within two minutes of a late scramble, implying a comeback was underway. The midfielder scored his first national team goal after 23 games.
25 - Luca de la Torre becomes the 25th player in USMNT history to score his first goal against Canada, more than any other opponent. Breakthroughs.
The final 30 minutes of play proved nerve-racking for both teams. The Americans drove forward in front of their home crowd, but missed opportunities, while Canada used intelligent challenges and substitutions to run out the clock.
A second substitution nearly tied the game, but Crepeau prevented a surging Ricardo Pepi a potential equalizer at the death, allowing Jesse Marsch's Canada to hold on.
A second substitution nearly tied the game, but Crepeau prevented a surging Ricardo Pepi a potential equalizer at the death, allowing Jesse Marsch's Canada to hold on.
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