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📽️ | No sleep for Liverpool! Gala fans’ 2am fireworks display

Liverpool players may be a little bleary-eyed when taking to the field against Galatasaray in the Champions League, with rival supporters in Istanbul taking to putting on a fireworks display outside the Reds’ team hotel at 2am. Top-level players are accustomed to such behaviour, with supporters doing all they can provide a distraction off the pitch. Arne Slot will be hoping that his players turned a deaf ear to the behaviour of devious locals.

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Slot reveals why in-form Chiesa was left out of UCL squad

Liverpool boss Arne Slot revealed why star winger Federico Chiesa was left out of the Reds squad for their upcoming Champions League fixture against Galatasaray this week. The Italian displayed impressive performances in the club's last couple of matches. After starring with two assists in the win over Southampton, he scored the Reds' solitary goal against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

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Slot drops Chiesa for Liverpool's trip to Galatasaray

Federico Chiesa has not travelled with Liverpool for their Champions League clash with Galatasaray on Tuesday, despite the winger’s impressive run of form. The Italy international was registered in the Reds’ European squad in place of injured team-mate and compatriot Giovanni Leoni but he has since been left at home for the trip to Turkey.

'I was better than him' - Mourinho savaged by old Galatasaray foe

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has launched a stunning critique of his former rival Jose Mourinho, claiming the Portuguese "hasn't upgraded himself as a coach." After beating Mourinho's Fenerbahce to the Super Lig title last season, Buruk stated he "was better than" Mourinho and that his rival is "not focused like before."

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'Banging drums & smoke' - Liverpool get UCL 'pressure' warning

Liverpool have been warned to brace themselves for "banging drums and smoke everywhere" when travelling to Turkey for a Champions League clash with Galatasaray. The Reds will be back in European action on Tuesday, with Arne Slot’s side being told - by a man who knows all about life at both clubs - that they must put any distractions out of their mind when entering the most hostile of environments.

Galatasaray handed boost by Osimhen ahead of Liverpool clash

Galatasaray have been handed a huge fitness boost by Victor Osimhen ahead of their Champions League clash with Premier League giants Liverpool. The Reds are due to pay a visit to Turkey next Tuesday. Gala are desperate to have Nigeria international Osimhen available for that fixture, and the prolific striker appears ready to make a timely return to competitive action.

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Gundogan says Galatasaray were 'better team' despite 5-1 hammering

Ilkay Gundogan has lamented Galatasaray's mental fragility following their 5-1 Champions League thrashing by Eintracht Frankfurt. The ex-Manchester City star claimed his side were superior until the German team equalised, after which their "heads were hanging down". Gundogan admitted they "invited" Frankfurt to score and must improve as a group as they look to bounce back from the humiliation.

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'Simply perfect' - Frankfurt striker amazed by UCL comeback win

Eintracht Frankfurt marked their Champions League return with a thumping 5-1 win over Galatasaray, overturning an early Leroy Sane-inspired opener. Jonathan Burkardt struck twice on his debut in the competition, while young starlet Can Uzun and Ansgar Knauff also shone in a pulsating night at Deutsche Bank Park. Coach Dino Toppmoller urged his players to “enjoy” the triumph, calling it a reward for last season’s efforts.

'You lost to Slovakia!' - Galatasaray boss hits back at Sane criticism

Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk has fired back at Germany national coach Julian Nagelsmann over his comments about Leroy Sane. The national team boss has said Sane will have to perform beyond his usual expectations to make the squad after he joined the Turkish giants from Bayern Munich. Buruk, though, pointed to the recent loss to Slovakia as proof Germany aren't as good as Nagelsmann believes.

Fenerbahce chief reveals Calhanoglu agreed summer transfer

Fenerbahce president Ali Koc revealed that Inter midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu had agreed to join the club in the summer. The revelation comes despite Calhanoglu publicly declaring his lifelong support for Fenerbahce’s arch-rivals Galatasaray. In the end, neither side was able to finalise a transfer, and the Turkish international remained in Italy for the season.

Lammens' brother felt Galatasaray was a better move than Man Utd

Senne Lammens' brother has admitted he felt that the Belgian goalkeeper should have joined Galatasaray instead of Manchester United in the summer transfer window, amid fears he would "succumb to the pressure" of life at Old Trafford. Lammens completed an £18 million ($25m) deadline day move from Royal Antwerp as the Red Devils decided against placing a formal offer for Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez.

Sane 'threw his career away' by leaving Bayern

Rafael van der Vaart claimed Leroy Sane 'threw his career away' by joining Galatasaray, while hailing Bayern Munich’s new signing Luis Diaz.

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Galatasaray’s late Calhanoglu move collapses over €45m Inter demand

Inter star Hakan Calhanoglu was the subject of a significant late approach from Galatasaray as Okan Buruk reveals a last-minute attempt to sign him.

Sane vows to rise to Nagelsmann’s challenge after Germany snub

Leroy Sane vowed to prove himself after Julian Nagelsmann left him out of Germany’s squad, insisting he knows exactly what the coach demands.

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Gundogan leaves again! Man City midfielder joins Galatasaray

Manchester City have confirmed the departure of club legend Ilkay Gundogan, who has joined Galatasaray on a free transfer just one year after returning to the Etihad from Barcelona.

Lookman sparks transfer battle between Galatasaray & Fenerbahce

Ademola Lookman’s future hangs in the balance as Galatasaray and Fenerbahce push for a deal, but Atalanta are standing firm on their valuation.

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Galatasaray close in on deal to sign Man City's Gundogan

Ilkay Gundogan could be heading for a surprise move to Turkey as Galatasaray close in on a deal to sign the veteran midfielder from Manchester City. The 34-year-old only returned to the Etihad last summer after a spell at Barcelona, but with Pep Guardiola reshaping his midfield, Gundogan now looks set to depart once again and talks are advancing with the Turkish side.

Bayern turn to Lookman after Jackson deal killed by Chelsea

Bayern Munich are chasing Atalanta's Ademola Lookman and have registered a loan bid for the Nigerian after seeing Nicolas Jackson's deal fall through.

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Why do Galatasaray have five stars over their club badge?

The Turkish giants have five stars on their crest and it's related to success and pride.

Fenerbahce enter Ederson race after rival bid rejected

If Ederson leaves Manchester City before the transfer deadline, it opens up the Premier League giants to pursuing Paris Saint-Germain superstar Gianluigi Donarumma.

Gala enter race for Man Utd keeper target Lammens

Manchester United face missing out on first-choice goalkeeper target Senne Lammens after Turkish giants Galatasaray joined the race for his signature.

AC Milan eye Man City’s Akanji as Galatasaray falter

AC Milan have approached Manchester City for Manuel Akanji, challenging Galatasaray after the Swiss defender rejected a £15 million move to Turkey.

Sane vows comeback after Nagelsmann’s 'worse league' take

Leroy Sane has responded after Julian Nagelsmann left him out of Germany’s squad, insisting he must “find rhythm” to revive his World Cup hopes.

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Tottenham midfielder close to exit after Super Cup omission

Yves Bissouma is close to sealing a Tottenham exit with a loan move to Galatasaray gaining pace after he was disciplined by new manager Thomas Frank.

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Akanji to make decision on Man City future amid Galatasaray bid

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji is considering his future after Galatasaray matched the Premier League champions’ £15 million valuation ($20.1m). The Switzerland international, who played a key role in Pep Guardiola's side’s treble success, faces competition for game time as the Catalan tactician looks to trim his squad options before the transfer window closes.

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: Southampton are owned by Sport Republic, a London-based investment firm, who own an 80% stake in the club. Dragan Solak is the firm's lead investor.
: Southampton play their home games at the St. Mary's Stadium, which is South East London's largest stadium. The club started playing their games at this stadium in 2001.
: St. Mary's Stadium has a capacity of 32,384, making it South East London's largest football stadium.
: Southampton have won just one trophy throughout their history, an FA Cup in 1976, in which they beat Manchester United 1-0 in the final.
: Southampton are yet to be crowned the champions of the Premier League. They have never won an English top flight title.
: Terry Paine, with 713 appearances, is the club's record appearance make of all-time.
: Mick Channon is the club's all-time leading goalscorer with 227 goals in 607 appearances, spread across two different stints.
: Sadio Mane, Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert, James Ward-Prowse, Dusan Tadic, and Bobby Stokes are among the most famous players to have donned a Southampton shirt.
: Mauricio Pochettino, Ralph Hassenhuttl, Ted Bates, and Ronald Koeman are among Southampton's most famous managers.
: Southampton are also known as The Saints among their own fans and rivals.

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