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...
Five of the best football matches to watch this weekend, including an unexpected top-four clash in the Premier League and Antonio Conte's reunion with his former club.
Will the Cherries' high-intensity football triumph? Or will Forest find delight on the counter? It's an enthralling matchup between two teams dreaming of European evenings.
The fact that it is set at 3 p.m. on Saturday is criminal. Do better, broadcasters.
Bournemouth versus Nottingham Forest.
Few predicted a Champions League shootout in preseason, but the Premier League's surprise packages will face off this weekend. Forest have won seven of their previous eight games and are level on points with second-placed Arsenal, while Bournemouth are undefeated in ten and soaring under Andoni Iraola.Will the Cherries' high-intensity football triumph? Or will Forest find delight on the counter? It's an enthralling matchup between two teams dreaming of European evenings.
The fact that it is set at 3 p.m. on Saturday is criminal. Do better, broadcasters.
Atletico Madrid versus Villarreal.
Atletico Madrid lost first place in La Liga last weekend after a shocking defeat against Leganes. Though their winning streak was broken, Atleti rebounded in Europe to defeat Bayer Leverkusen in a wild match.
Julian Alvarez has been in excellent shape since returning from the winter break, and he will take on the Yellow Submarine this weekend. Villarreal are just outside the top four and defeated European rivals Mallorca 4-0 on Monday night.
Leipzig's porous defence has proved expensive this season, and the hosts are currently below the Champions League spots. Leipzig lost a three-goal lead last weekend, drawing with Bochum despite allowing all three shots on goal.
An delayed midweek win in Europe was the right response, while Leverkusen came into Leipzig having lost in the Champions League.
The Bundesliga champions will be looking to exact revenge on Leipzig, the only team to defeat Leverkusen domestically in the last 18 months. Leipzig broke Leverkusen's remarkable 43-game unbeaten streak in August, and Xabi Alonso's side has yet to lose in domestic play since.
City's recent renaissance came to a stop in midweek when Pep Guardiola's team blew a 2-0 lead and lost to Paris Saint-Germain. Familiar vulnerabilities were revealed, and Chelsea will seek to replicate that performance at the Etihad. It's a story-driven battle, with Chelsea stacked with former Manchester City players.
Enzo Maresca was on Guardiola's coaching staff, and Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, and Tosin Adarabioyo are all expected to face up against their former club.
Antonio Conte is chasing the Scudetto with his third different team, having previously won league titles with Juventus and Inter Milan. He'll face his former squad this weekend when Juventus visits Naples.
Turin is in fifth place but has yet to lose a league game this season. Thiago Motta's team has drawn 13 of its 21 games. If Napoli can defeat their obstinate opponents, their title chances will improve.
Julian Alvarez has been in excellent shape since returning from the winter break, and he will take on the Yellow Submarine this weekend. Villarreal are just outside the top four and defeated European rivals Mallorca 4-0 on Monday night.
RB Leipzig versus Bayer Leverkusen.
Two of Germany's heavyweights will face off tomorrow when RB Leipzig hosts Bayer Leverkusen.Leipzig's porous defence has proved expensive this season, and the hosts are currently below the Champions League spots. Leipzig lost a three-goal lead last weekend, drawing with Bochum despite allowing all three shots on goal.
An delayed midweek win in Europe was the right response, while Leverkusen came into Leipzig having lost in the Champions League.
The Bundesliga champions will be looking to exact revenge on Leipzig, the only team to defeat Leverkusen domestically in the last 18 months. Leipzig broke Leverkusen's remarkable 43-game unbeaten streak in August, and Xabi Alonso's side has yet to lose in domestic play since.
Manchester City versus Chelsea.
Manchester City will face Chelsea in a match that might have consequences for their Champions League hopes. Fifth hosts fourth in the Premier League, with both clubs eager to improve on recent performances.City's recent renaissance came to a stop in midweek when Pep Guardiola's team blew a 2-0 lead and lost to Paris Saint-Germain. Familiar vulnerabilities were revealed, and Chelsea will seek to replicate that performance at the Etihad. It's a story-driven battle, with Chelsea stacked with former Manchester City players.
Enzo Maresca was on Guardiola's coaching staff, and Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, and Tosin Adarabioyo are all expected to face up against their former club.
Napoli versus Juventus.
Napoli grabbed control of the title race last weekend with a dramatic victory over Atalanta.Antonio Conte is chasing the Scudetto with his third different team, having previously won league titles with Juventus and Inter Milan. He'll face his former squad this weekend when Juventus visits Naples.
Turin is in fifth place but has yet to lose a league game this season. Thiago Motta's team has drawn 13 of its 21 games. If Napoli can defeat their obstinate opponents, their title chances will improve.
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