Turkish Cup
Besiktas boycott Fenerbahce rematch
The resumption of an abandoned Turkish Cup match between top sides Fenerbahce and Besiktas of Istanbul was called off Thursday when Besiktas failed to show up in protest against Turkey's football federation.
Turkish Cup
Besiktas see appeal over abandoned Istanbul derby rejected
Turkish football authorities on Wednesday rejected an appeal by Istanbul giants Besiktas against a ruling to resume a match against city rivals Fenerbahce at the point where it had been abandoned due to crowd trouble.
Turkish Cup
Besiktas appeal Istanbul derby ruling
Istanbul giants Besiktas on Tuesday lodged an appeal against a ruling by Turkish football authorities to resume a match against city rivals Fenerbahce at the point where it had been abandoned due to crowd trouble.
Turkish Cup
Besiktas refuse to complete abandoned Istanbul derby
Istanbul club Besiktas said on Thursday it would not take part in next week's resumption of the Turkish Cup semi-final game against rival Fenerbahce abandoned after violence.
Turkish Cup
Fenerbahce-Besiktas abandoned
Referee Mete Kalkavan opted to bring the cup clash between Fenerbahce and Besiktas to an early end due to crowd trouble.
Turkish Cup
We were good friends; that changed today - Ozyakup fumes at Van Persie behaviour
Former Arsenal team-mates Robin van Persie and Oguzhan Ozyakup rowed during the Istanbul derby and the latter says their friendship is over.
B. Civelek
