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‘Fiery Istanbul Derby,’ Mourinho Grabs Galatasaray Manager’s Nose After Defeat

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Jose Mourinho grabbed opposition manager Okan Buruk’s face amid wild scenes at the end of Fenerbahce’s 2-1 Turkish Cup defeat against rivals Galatasaray. Mourinho appeared to pinch Buruk’s nose following the final whistle, with the Galatasaray boss falling to the pitch and holding his face in his hands. Buruk was lying on his back as former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho was dragged away from the remarkable flashpoint. Mourinho had just seen his side crash out of the quarter-finals of the Turkish Cup after Victor Osimhen sent Galatasaray on…

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Napoli Turn Down Galatasaray’s €65m Osimhen Bid

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Napoli have rejected Galatasaray’s €65m bid for their star striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen joined the Turkish Super Lig champions on loan from Napoli last September. The Yellow and Reds have the option to make the move permanent. According to Italian news outlet, Il Corriere dello Sport, Galatasaray’s proposal to sign the Nigerian on a permanent deal this month has been rejected by Napoli. 50% Telecom Tariff Hike: NLC To Hold Nationwide Rally Against Telecom Tariff Hike ‘2 Minors Born Blind, Over 1,000 Virtually Impaired Regain Vision,’ How NNPC Is Restoring…

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Galatasaray Insider Confirms Ola Aina Interest

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Galatasaray insider Kutlu Akpınar has confirmed that the Turkish Super Lig champions are interested in signing Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina but admitted that a transfer would be difficult to pull off in January 2025. The Nigeria international has now entered the last six months of his contract at this season’s Premier League surprise package, Nottingham Forest, and can sign a pre-contract with a foreign club this month. Ola Aina has put himself in the shop window with a series of outstanding performances for Nottingham Forest. The Chelsea academy graduate…

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Galatasaray, Napoli Agree Loan Deal For Osimhen

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Napoli has reached an agreement with Galatasaray to sign Victor Osimhen on a one-year loan deal. The Nigerian international was unable to complete a transfer deal to Chelsea just before the transfer window in England closed and subsequently missed out on a move to Saudi Arabian team, Al-Hilal. As per football journalist, Fabrizio Romano, “Napoli have accepted a straight loan proposal but with no option to buy, and Galatasaray to cover about £10m of his salary.” It now remains to be seen if Osimhen would give the green light to…

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