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Shakhtar, Werder in last UEFA final
ISTANBUL - Istanbul will stage a memorable game as the UEFA Cup final will be played at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium tonight. What makes it even more special is that it will be night when a European football tradition wraps up with the game between Shakhtar Donetsk and Werder Bremen.
Tough clashes for tickets to Istanbul
LONDON - Two Germans and two Ukrainians are taking the stage for one last time to get the tickets that will take them to Istanbul. Hamburg takes on Werder Bremen and Shakhtar Donetsk welcomes Dynamo Kiev today to book their places in the UEFA Cup final, which will be played at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium on May 20
Fener, Trabzon seek an ending to poor run
ISTANBUL - Turkcell Super League action is back after the international break, as teams hope for nothing more than to improve during their time off. Fenerbahçe and Trabzonspor will play crucial games against two mid-table teams and try to rebuild their confidence with wins and keep their title hopes alive
New tournament promotes women in the chess world
ISTANBUL - Leading female chess players from across the world have spent the past fortnight in Istanbul battling for the top spot at the second Turkey İş Bankası Atatürk FIDE Female Masters' Chess Tournament. Turkish player Yilmaz was among the top 12 players.
Benitez’s boys at Real for a Spaniard reunion
MADRID - Both teams are left farbehind leaders in their domestic leagues, but everybody knows that they play on a different level when it comes to European competition. That is why the Real Madrid-Liverpool clash is the highlight of the Champions League fixtures tonight. Heavily Spanish-influenced Liverpool’s visit to Madrid is important for two clubs hoping to bounce back.
Lions hope to remove nine-year thorn in its paw at Kadıköy
ISTANBUL - Much speculation and various predictions are made whenever Galatasaray travels to the Anatolian part of Istanbul to meet its arch-rival Fenerbahçe, but nothing is ever certain in Turkish football's biggest rivalry. Galatasaray looks to end nine years of misery at Fenerbahçe, while the home team plans to stop the gung-ho Lions' attacks to keep its long winning streak going another year.
Proud Turkey warmly embraces football heroes on their return home
The Turkish national team arrived home Thursday to a warm welcome from supporters after finishing in the top four in the Euro 2008 championship co-hosted by Switzerland and Austria. A convoy of supporters followed the bus carrying the team as it made its way to Istanbul’s Taksim Square where it was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd. A celebratory concert and fireworks show was held in the square in the team’s honor. Turkey won many fans at Euro 2008 and showed they can become a major force in world soccer thanks to their determination, skill and grace. (UPDATED)