Galatasaray
Coverage of Galatasaray in the Nexus archive.
- Turkish authorities detain 17 soccer club officials in illegal betting probe
Turkish authorities detained 17 soccer club officials in a widening investigation into alleged illegal betting and match-fixing, including executives from top-tier clubs Galatasaray and Besiktas. Raids across Istanbul and nine provinces targeted suspects who allegedly placed bets while serving in official roles, with Justice Minister Akin Gurlek emphasizing a decisive fight against sports-related corruption. The scandal, which began with referee betting investigations, has expanded to players and officials, casting doubt on Turkish soccer's recent revival.
- Liverpool goalkeeper fined for watching phone while driving
Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was fined for watching his phone while driving. The incident occurred after a Champions League match against Galatasaray in Istanbul, Turkey in March.