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Liverpool FC v Galatasaray SK - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Galatasaray coach slams 'worst referee in the world'

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk pulled no punches following his side’s 4-0 Champions League exit at Anfield, labelling the official the "worst in the world." Despite the heavy defeat, Buruk was incensed by the treatment of his star players during the physical encounter.

Buruk eyes Gala advantage over Liverpool

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has urged his players to harness the power of the Rams Park crowd when they face Liverpool in the Champions League last-16 on Tuesday. The Turkish side are looking to repeat their success from the league phase, where a 1-0 victory in Istanbul proved they can handle the Premier League giants on their own turf.

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray - Ziraat Turkish Cup - Quarter Final

Galatasaray call for Mourinho ban after 'verbal and physical attack'

Galatasaray want Jose Mourinho banned after the Fenerbahce manager's "verbal and physical attack" following the Turkish Cup defeat.

Mourinho could face 10-game ban for nose-pinching incident

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho could reportedly be banned for up to 10 matches after appearing to grab the nose of Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk.

Why did Sane choose Galatasaray? Buruk reveals how they convinced star

Leroy Sane was convinced to join Galatasaray after being 'grabbed' by the Istanbul atmosphere, with Okan Buruk revealing how they pulled off the deal.

'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."

Eintracht Frankfurt v Galatasaray A.S. - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1

'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.

'As if he had been shot!' - Fenerbahce react to Mourinho nose grab

Fenerbahce have reacted to the nose-grabbing storm sparked by Jose Mourinho, accusing Galatasaray's coach of going down "as if he had been shot".

'Went to the ref's room and cried' - Mourinho savaged after derby

Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk says Jose Mourinho can "keep crying" after the Fenerbahce manager complained to the officials following their 0-0 draw.

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