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...
The NWSL has a new champion after the Orlando Pride defeated the Washington Spirit in the final Saturday evening, capping off a historic season with their first NWSL title.
After placing in the top two during the regular season, it was only appropriate that the Pride and the Spirt would face off in the final, and the contest lived up to expectations.Barbra Banda, Orlando's great attacker, opened the goal by collecting the ball out wide before cutting in and shooting home.
The Spirit had their own chances, but Anna Moorhouse was heroic in the Orlando goal, making a series of outstanding saves to maintain her team ahead in the second half.
Marta remained a threat for the Pride as they pushed for the final nail in the Spirit's coffin, but the lone Banda goal was all the Florida club needed to secure their first NWSL title, which came after winning their first NWSL Shield during the regular season.
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