Leon Balogun has reflected on Rangers’ remarkable victory over Fenerbahce. The Gers had their 3-1 first leg advantage wiped out by Sebastian Szymański’s brace. Barry Ferguson’s side then prevailed 4-2 on penalties with goalkeeper Jack Butland making two brilliant saves. “I was praying for Jack, praying that God share some of his glory with him” … Read more
Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers has been included in the UEFA Europa League Team of the Week. Dessers was instrumental in Rangers’ 3-1 win over Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Thursday. The Nigeria international registered one goal and an assist in the keenly contested game. Read Also:Bundesliga Matchday 25: Bayern Chase Glory, … Read more
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has praised the duo of Didier Drogba and Mikel Obi for their show of support following an allegation that he made a racist comment. Recall that Galatasaray accused Mourinho of making “racist statements” following the goalless draw between the Turkish Super Lig rivals. However, Drogba and Mikel defended their former Chelsea … Read more
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho praised Rangers forward, Cyriel Dessers for his impressive performance against his side in Thursday night’s UEFA Europa League encounter. Fenerbahce lost 3-1 to Barry Ferguson’s side at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium. Dessers scored once and also registered an assist in the encounter. The 30-year-old also had two goals chalked off for … Read more
Cyriel Dessers says Rangers can be proud of their performance against Fenerbahce in Thursday night’s UEFA Europa League encounter. Barry Ferguson’s side stunned their hosts 3-1 in Istanbul in the first leg of their Round of 16 contest. Dessers got a goal and an assist in the thrilling encounter. Read Also:UEL: Durosinmi’s Goal Not Enough … Read more
A Rangers supporter has died in a road accident in Istanbul ahead of the club’s Europa League tie with Fenerbahce. The club said it is ‘devastated’ to have learned of the death, which happened overnight ahead of their last-16 first-leg tie with the Turkish side. A statement on the Rangers website said: ‘Rangers FC is … Read more
Nottingham Forest have identified Osayi Samuel as a replacement for his Super Eagles teammate Ola Aina, whose contract will expire at the end of the season. Osayi-Samuel, whose contract will expire at the end of the season, has also rejected Fenerbahce’s latest contract offer. According to Turkish media outfit takvim.com.tr Fenerbahce had held new contract … Read more
Leon Balogun has said Rangers cannot afford to lose against Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash. The Light Blues lost 2-1 to Motherwell at the Ibrox on Saturday. Barry Ferguson’s side will be in action against Fenerbahce in the first leg of the Round of 16 tie at the Sukru Saracoglu … Read more
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has been banned for four games and fined a total of £35,194 for comments made after Monday’s game with local rivals Galatasaray. Mourinho was accused by Galatasaray of making racist statements after the Istanbul derby and, on Tuesday, Fenerbahce released a statement saying his comments had been taken “completely taken out … Read more
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has described as a joke accusations by Galatasaray that Jose Mourinho is a racist. Mourinho was accused of making “racist statements” by Galatasaray following his post-match comments after Monday’s derby with Fenerbahce which ended 0-0. Speaking in his post-match press conference after the derby, Mourinho said the Galatasaray … Read more