Istanbul

Official In Suspended PSG-Istanbul Basaksehir Game Banned For Rest Of Season

Agence France-Presse | Monday March 8, 2021

The Romanian referee Sebastian Coltescu has been banned for the rest of the season for "inappropriate behaviour" during Champions League game between Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir in December.

Champions League: Neymar Scores Hat-Trick As PSG Win Game Suspended After Racism Walkout

Agence France-Presse | Thursday December 10, 2020

Neymar scored a stunning hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 5-1 win over Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday when their Champions League match restarted a day after being suspended in an unprecedented walkout over a racism row.

UEFA Appoints Ethics And Disciplinary Inspector After PSG-Istanbul Basaksehir Match Postponement

Asian News International | Wednesday December 9, 2020

Istanbul Basaksehir alleged that the club's assistant coach was racially abused by the fourth official, resulting in the Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain being postponed on Tuesday.

UCL: Unprecedented Walkout Of PSG And Istanbul Basaksehir Players Deepens Football Racism Row

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 9, 2020

Both teams left the pitch after a touchline argument erupted when the Romanian fourth official, Sebastian Coltescu, appeared to describe Basaksehir assistant coach Pierre Webo, as "black", or "negru" in Romanian.

Champions League: PSG vs Istanbul Basaksehir Game Suspended After Alleged Racist Abuse By Official

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 9, 2020

Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League game with Istanbul Basaksehir was suspended on Tuesday and will be completed a day late after both sets of players walked off in protest amid allegations of racism by one of the match officials

Turkish Grand Prix: Swiss Team Sauber Set To Enter Formula One's Elite Club

Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 14, 2020

The modest Swiss Sauber team will start its landmark 500th race at the Turkish Grand Prix -- a feat achieved by only three other teams, led by Ferrari.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen Maintains Grip On Turkish Practice In "Shocking" Conditions

Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 14, 2020

Red Bull's Max Verstappen completed a clean sweep by topping the times in a rain-curtailed third practice on Saturday for the Turkish Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton 'Terrified' By New Istanbul Surface After Practice Slip And Slide

Agence France-Presse | Friday November 13, 2020

A frustrated Lewis Hamilton said he was baffled and terrified by the treacherous nature of the track after winding up fourth for Mercedes in Friday's opening practice for this weekend's Turkish Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen Heads Alex Albon In Damp Opening Turkish Grand Prix Practice

Agence France-Presse | Friday November 13, 2020

The Istanbul Park circuit has not hosted Formula One cars at a Grand Prix since 2011 and the 'skating rink' experience produced little to signal what may lie ahead.

Neymar To Miss World Cup Qualifier Against Venezuela, "Hopeful" For Uruguay Tie: Brazil FA

Agence France-Presse | Friday November 6, 2020

Neymar suffered an adductor injury on October 28 in a Champions League match against Istanbul Basaksehir.

Champions League: "We Need To Do Better," Says Bruno Fernandes After Manchester United Flop

Agence France-Presse | Friday November 6, 2020

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes said the club needs to do more than just "do something in the next game" after loss to Istanbul Basaksehir.

Champions League: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Laments "Unforgivable" Defending As Manchester United Suffer Istanbul Basaksehir Shock

Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 5, 2020

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer blasted "unforgivable" defending from his hapless side as they slumped to an embarrassing 2-1 Champions League defeat against Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday.

Jamal Khashoggi Fiancee Sues Saudi Prince In US Over Murder

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 21, 2020

The fiancee of journalist Jamal Khashoggi sued Saudi Arabia's crown prince and other officials Tuesday in a US court, seeking damages for his brutal murder in Istanbul two years ago.

Turkey Prepares Second Indictment On 6 Khashoggi Murder Suspects: Report

World News | Reuters | Monday September 28, 2020

Turkish prosecutors have prepared a second indictment against six Saudi officials in connection with the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, broadcaster NTV and other media said on Monday.

Turkey Tests Its First Flying Car Prototype

Written by Shubham Parashar | Friday September 18, 2020

The Cezeri has been designed and manufactured by Turkish engineers and was tested successfully in Istanbul on September 15.