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Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce — Turkish Super Lig club that signed Romelu Lukaku from Napoli in August 2026 and was managed by Jose Mourinho, who faced UEFA sanctions over conduct.

2026-06-042026-10-22

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … an injury as well, more or less we expect three or four weeks." The Spaniard added: "We have enough players, no excuses, and tomorrow we'll find solutions in case we need to get our performance, of course, collectively and individually in each position." Villa thrashed Fenerbahce …

    Emery adamant injuries 'no excuse' for Aston Villa
  3. Citizen Digital

    … :31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter TAMWORTH, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 13: Head coach of Aston Villa Unai Emery holds a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League second matchday against Fenerbahce …

    Emery urges Villa to make most of reduced home comfort
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Coventry took full advantage of Thomas's heroics to double their lead three minutes after half-time Making his first Premier League start after joining from Fenerbahce in the summer, Cherif ensured it would be a day for him to remember forever as the 19-year-old smashed a fine fi …

    Coventry crush Newcastle to climb out of relegation zone
  5. Citizen Digital

    … The only disadvantage is that he hasn’t played much for Fenerbahce." Lukaku has had little playing time at club level recently. …

    Belgium coach offers no guarantees to Lukaku before Turkey clash
  6. September 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Police arrested 29 people in the sprawling scandal, among them 14 footballers -- one of whom was Fenerbahce's international midfielder Mert Hakan Yandas. …

    Turkey arrests president of football refereeing body
  8. Citizen Digital

    … Mourinho said he would not go completely overboard with praise for Guler, who arrived from Fenerbahce in 2023. …

    Mourinho praises 'incredible' Guler amid battle for minutes
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Roma's first win over Atalanta since March 2022, a run of eight matches, will come as a confidence-booster before their eight-year wait to return to the Champions League ends away to Fenerbahce on Thursday. …

    Inter and Roma roar back to win thrillers and share top spot
  10. Citizen Digital

    Greenwood, Guendouzi handed bans after Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl By AFP September 05, 2026 09:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Fenerbahce duo Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi have been s …

    Greenwood, Guendouzi handed bans after Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Dzeko's former clubs also include Wolfsburg, Manchester City, Roma, Inter Milan and Fenerbahce. …

    Bosnia captain Dzeko to retire from international football
  12. August 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    Lukaku joins Turkish side Fenerbahce from Napoli By AFP August 12, 2026 09:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Belgium's Romelu Lukaku pictured at the arrival of Belgian national soccer team the Red Devils a …

    Lukaku joins Turkish side Fenerbahce from Napoli

Yesterday

  1. Emery rejects injury excuses ahead of Villa's Champions League tie

    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says injuries will not be an excuse before their Champions League home match against Viking on Wednesday, despite key players including Johan Manzambi sidelined and others on the injury list.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Kenyan volleyball player Terry Tata signs with Turkish club

    Kenyan volleyball player Merlin Terry Tata, a 20-year-old opposite hitter, has signed a one-year contract with Turkish club Bodrum Belediyesi Bodrum Spor after three years with KCB Volleyball Club. She won two league titles and the 2024 Kenya Cup with KCB and earned back-to-back MVP honours at the 2024 Kipchumba Karori International Volleyball Tournament and the 2025 Kenya Cup.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Emery wants Villa to win at home versus Fenerbahce

    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is seeking a home win against Fenerbahce in the Champions League on Wednesday, with the club having failed to win any of three home games this season despite playing in front of a reduced crowd due to North Stand refurbishment.

    13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Coventry beats Newcastle 4-1, escapes relegation zone

    Coventry defeated Newcastle 4-1 on Monday to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone, making them the first club in 127 years to secure successive top-flight victories after losing their opening four games without scoring. Goals from Jack Rudoni, Sidiki Cherif, Ellis Simms, and Stephen Mfuni secured the win, lifting Coventry from 19th to 14th place.

    13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 2 October

  1. Belgium coach gives no guarantees to Lukaku for Turkey match

    Belgium coach Mark van Bommel said he could not guarantee Romelu Lukaku playing time against Turkey on Friday, despite the 33-year-old's limited involvement in his first two matches in charge. Van Bommel stated the decision depends on what the team needs in particular phases or situations.

    2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Turkey arrests football refereeing body president in graft probe

    Turkey's Justice Minister announced that the head of the country's football refereeing body, Ferhat Gundogdu, and six others have been arrested as part of a corruption investigation into claims of interference in referee classification, assignments, and examinations.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

  1. Mourinho praises Guler's playmaking amid competition for minutes

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praised Turkish midfielder Arda Guler's vision and playmaking after the 21-year-old came on as a substitute in Madrid's 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, though Guler is competing with other players including Yan Diomande and Brahim Diaz for midfield minutes.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Inter and Roma draw level atop Serie A after dramatic comebacks

    Inter came from two goals down to beat Napoli 3-2 with a last-gasp Lautaro Martinez winner, while Roma staged a late turnaround to defeat Atalanta 2-1. Both teams sit joint-top on nine points.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Greenwood, Guendouzi banned over Fenerbahce-Lyon brawl

    Fenerbahce duo Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi were suspended for their involvement in chaotic scenes after their club's Champions League play-off second leg victory against Lyon. Guendouzi received a four-match UEFA ban for insulting others, provoking spectators, and violating basic rules of decent conduct, along with a €50,000 fine.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Bosnia captain Dzeko to retire from international football

    Veteran Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko announced he will retire from international duty after October's Nations League match against Sweden. The 40-year-old forward, who plays for Schalke in Germany's Bundesliga, said he feels "the time has come to step aside" after giving everything to the national team.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Belgian striker Lukaku joins Turkish club Fenerbahce from Napoli

    Romelu Lukaku, a 33-year-old former Manchester United striker, has joined Fenerbahce, a Turkish Super Lig club announced on Wednesday. Fenerbahce did not specify the contract length or transfer fee.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Man City sign Argentina goalkeeper Rulli from Marseille

    Manchester City have signed Argentina international goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year deal. The 34-year-old will serve as City's number-two goalkeeper behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 3 August

  1. Edin Dzeko, 40, extends Schalke contract after promotion

    Veteran Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko has signed a one-year contract extension with Schalke after helping them secure promotion to the Bundesliga last season. The 40-year-old, who captained Bosnia and Herzegovina at the recent World Cup, joined the club on a free transfer in January and scored six goals in 11 Bundesliga 2 matches.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Cameroon qualifies for WAFCON quarter-finals with Ghana win

    Cameroon became the first qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after defeating Ghana 1-0 on Sunday, securing six points in Group D. Mali's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde means Cameroon is guaranteed a top-two finish regardless of their final group match.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Jorge Jesus appointed Portugal coach after World Cup exit

    Jorge Jesus, 71, has reached full agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation to become Portugal's coach, replacing Roberto Martinez who stepped down after the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. Jesus is set to sign a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 8 June

  1. Feyenoord sacks van Persie after difficult season

    Dutch football club Feyenoord has sacked manager Robin van Persie after one-and-a-half years following a frustrating season in which they finished 19 points behind champions PSV Eindhoven but secured second place and Champions League football for next season.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Jose Mourinho sues Turkey at European rights court

    Jose Mourinho filed suit at the European Court of Human Rights over disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Turkish Football Federation while he managed Fenerbahce. The sanctions, which included a match ban and two fines totalling about $21,000, were issued in November 2024 for remarks about rival supporters and Turkish referees, which Mourinho claims violated his right to freedom of expression.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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