The omission of key players such as Kerem Aktürkoğlu, İrfan Can Kahveci, Mert Müldür, Altay Bayındır, and Samet Akaydin from the new national team squad announced live by Head Coach Sergen Yalçın created a shockwave. Kenan Yıldız, whose treatment continues at Juventus, was necessarily left out due to injury.
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New Zealand and Egypt, both held to draws in their openers, meet in 2026 World Cup Group G. Both seek a first-ever World Cup win; Egypt are favourites.
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In 2026 World Cup Group H, Cabo Verde, who held Spain, now face two-time winners Uruguay. Bielsa's side are the favourites for victory.
Football
Belgium and Iran, both held to draws in their openers, meet in 2026 World Cup Group G. The last of the golden generation are favourites for the win.
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In 2026 World Cup Group H, Spain, held by Cabo Verde, face Saudi Arabia. The favourites La Roja look to make amends for a shock draw.
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Liverpool have set their sights on Yan Diomande, the young star who has shone at the World Cup, to strengthen their attack. According to transfer authority Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool made an official bid worth €90 million guaranteed plus €10 million in add-ons — €100 million in total — for RB Leipzig's Ivory Coast winger. RB Leipzig, however, rejected the bid.
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The future of German striker Nick Woltemade, who joined Newcastle United last summer in a club-record deal worth around £70 million, has become uncertain. According to TeamTalk, the 24-year-old forward is actively exploring a return to mainland Europe this summer after growing increasingly frustrated with life on Tyneside; Newcastle, while not actively forcing him out, are open to discussing an exit under the right conditions.
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Under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham are chasing a marquee midfield signing to strengthen their squad. According to Sky Sport Italia reporter Gianluca Di Marzio, Tottenham have made a £75 million offer to Newcastle United for Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali. Newcastle, however, are demanding £85 million to let the 26-year-old go.
Football
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage continues, a ranking of the teams from 48 to 1 by their chances of winning the title has been published. In this list compiled by NBC Sports, Türkiye — eliminated in the group stage — were placed 47th, accompanied by a rather striking comment.
Basketball
One of the hottest topics of the NBA's 2026 summer is where the relationship between Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies now stands. According to ESPN, the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year has told those around him that he no longer wants to play for the Grizzlies, and the player is expected to be traded this summer.
