# Turkey

Last year

2022

# Wave Goodbye

Turkish captain bows out after penalty shocker

Burak Yilmaz has announced his retirement from international football

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Mar 25th 2022, 9:22 PM

# Progress

Liverpool star Jota on target as Portugal advance to World Cup qualifying playoff final

Turkey missed a late penalty amid a dramatic climax.

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Mar 24th 2022, 10:02 PM

All time

# Boost

Italy now 28 unbeaten as they get off to winning start in Euro 2020 opener

Roberto Mancini’s side were too good for Turkey.

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Jun 11th 2021, 9:54 PM

# Support

Turkey defends footballers over controversial goal celebration

Players were seen as supporting the country’s current military operation in Syria.

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Oct 15th 2019, 5:44 PM

# Euro 2020 qualifiers

Iceland accused of showing Turkish team 'disrespect' at airport

The two nations meet in Tuesday’s Euro 2020 qualifier.

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Jun 10th 2019, 5:59 PM

# Euro 2020

France can't even manage shot on target in dismal defeat against Turkey

Turkey continued their 100% start to Euro 2020 qualifying with a 2-0 win.

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Jun 8th 2019, 10:19 PM

# Controversy

Germany stars under fire over photo with Turkey president

Mesut Ozil and Ilkay Gundogan were accused by their national federation on Monday of having been “manipulated”.

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May 14th 2018, 11:37 PM

# essential reads

The famous soccer player hiding in plain sight in a bakery and more of the week's best sportswriting

Hakan Sukur has led an interesting life after football.

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May 6th 2018, 1:39 PM

# Profile

From Chelsea reject to Ireland international: 19-year-old Declan Rice's remarkable rise

The West Ham youngster was named man of the match on his senior debut against Turkey last night.

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Mar 24th 2018, 7:00 AM

# Analysis

Toothless Ireland fail to register a single shot on target and more talking points from the Turkey loss

The more things change, the more they stay the same for Martin O’Neill’s Ireland side.

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Mar 23rd 2018, 9:34 PM

# MOTM

'You always dream of having a good start': Debutant Rice a bright spark for Ireland

Martin O’Neill and Seamus Coleman were impressed with the West Ham youngster.

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Mar 23rd 2018, 8:25 PM

# out of 10

Here's how we rated the Boys in Green this evening

The Republic of Ireland went down 1-0 to Turkey in this evening’s friendly.

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Mar 23rd 2018, 7:56 PM

# Report

New faces fail to inspire Ireland in Turkey

Boys in Green boss Martin O’Neill gave game time to several players previously on the periphery of the squad.

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Mar 23rd 2018, 7:22 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Turkey v Ireland, international friendly

Martin O’Neill’s side were on the road for their first game of 2018.

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Mar 23rd 2018, 6:30 PM

# Rebuilding job

New era begins for Ireland as youth and fringe players handed 'terrific opportunity to impress' in Antalya

Martin O’Neill is set to experiment against Turkey this evening.

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Mar 23rd 2018, 3:00 PM

# looking ahead

Do you agree with our Ireland starting XI to face Turkey?

With a number of high-profile players absent, Martin O’Neill is set to field an experimental side.

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Mar 21st 2018, 9:30 PM

# COYBIG

Uncapped Ross County keeper called up to Ireland squad for Turkey friendly

Aaron McCarey is one of eight uncapped players in the squad for Friday’s friendly.

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Mar 18th 2018, 4:18 PM

# High hopes

'He has a steeliness about him that’s been built up from having his confidence knocked in the past'

Sean Maguire can stake his claim for a regular place in the Ireland team when they face Turkey later this month, says Kevin Kilbane.

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Mar 14th 2018, 6:15 AM

# new faces

West Ham youngster Declan Rice included in Ireland squad for Turkey friendly

An 30-man panel has been announced ahead of the fixture, which is scheduled for 23 March.

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Mar 8th 2018, 12:20 PM

# Moving On

Ireland need to regenerate and give youth a chance on Turkey trip

Martin O’Neill names his squad for this month’s friendly in Antalya tomorrow afternoon.

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Mar 7th 2018, 8:00 PM

# COYBIG

Ireland supporters travelling to Turkey will receive their tickets free of charge

Approximately 170 Irish fans are expected to attend the friendly.

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Mar 7th 2018, 10:41 AM

# Have your say

Do you agree with our 40-man Ireland squad to face Turkey?

Martin O’Neill has promised to experiment with younger players for the game later this month.

12.9k

Mar 6th 2018, 6:25 PM

# Anger

Barcelona star retires from international football after spat with journalists

Arda Turan has called time on his career with the Turkish national team.

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Jun 7th 2017, 6:06 PM

# then there were two

Germany or Turkey will host Euro 2024

Uefa announced today that the two nations are in the running to stage the European championships.

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Mar 8th 2017, 8:58 PM

# Trouble

Turkey issues arrest warrant for ex-football star in coup probe

Hakan Sukur is accused by prosecutors of “being a member of an armed terror group”.

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Aug 12th 2016, 9:43 AM

# Punching Above Their Weight

10 other underdogs that 'did a Wales' at a major tournament

Greece, Denmark and others who have sprung a surprise over the years.

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Jul 6th 2016, 5:36 PM

# Oops

Turkey star mocked over ill-timed male grooming

The young Fenerbahce player has come under fire for his performance against Croatia.

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Jun 15th 2016, 12:01 AM

# Analysis

Modric's masterclass, Germany get the job done and Sunday's Euro 2016 talking points

There were wins for Croatia, Poland and the world champions today.

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Jun 12th 2016, 10:28 PM

# On the volley

Magnificent Luka Modric strike gives Croatia a winning start against Turkey

The Real Madrid midfielder proved the game-winner in today’s Group D opener.

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Jun 12th 2016, 4:00 PM

# bold

Turkey's coach had a phone confiscated at the Etihad today

Fatih Terim was unhappy at the decision to award England’s first goal.

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May 22nd 2016, 7:03 PM

# dramatic evening

After an eventful night, here are the qualified teams that will play at Euro 2016

Turkey pulled off a massive coup and finished as the best third-placed side.

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Oct 13th 2015, 11:15 PM

# looking ahead

8 teams Ireland could face in the Euro 2016 playoffs

Martin O’Neill’s side’s loss tonight means they will have to play two additional matches in their bid to reach France.

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Oct 12th 2015, 12:19 AM

# Looking Back

Are issues with Keane part of the reason behind Delaney's absence from the Irish squad?

The in-form Palace defender has played just 65 minutes of football under Martin O’Neill.

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Aug 18th 2015, 7:11 PM

# Lucky Man

Fenerbahce star survives gun attack thanks to his bulletproof car

Mehmet Topal escaped unharmed after unknown assailants opened fire on his vehicle on the way home from training in Istanbul.

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Aug 11th 2015, 4:10 PM

# Wrap

A Brazil-born debutant rescued Italy with a stunning strike tonight

Meanwhile, a last-gasp Klaas-Jan Huntelaar goal prevented Turkey from triumphing in Holland.

6.7k

Mar 28th 2015, 9:49 PM

# 41 and 42

Neymar's bagged another international goal after a heat-seeking missile from Fernandinho

Brazil are routing Turkey 4-0 in a friendly tonight.

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Nov 12th 2014, 8:02 PM

# Tekkers

Clint Dempsey, we salute you for this magnificent spinning nutmeg

Hopefully Anthony Pilkington is still taking notes.

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Jun 2nd 2014, 12:02 PM

# Woof

Fab Johnson effort shows just how you go about stuffing Turkey

We could have done with a goal like this in the Aviva last Sunday.

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Jun 1st 2014, 9:13 PM

# Analysis

5 talking points from Ireland's loss to Turkey

Will these losses come back to haunt Martin O’Neill’s side? Is it time to give Anthony Stokes a chance?

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May 26th 2014, 8:15 AM

# Wes the Creator

Wes we can! 'Little Hoolahan' has become a vital part of Ireland's plans

Martin O’Neill was full of praise for last night’s Man of the Match.

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May 26th 2014, 7:00 AM