Highlights from today's sports pages: national team match and club agenda
Key developments featured on the sports pages of newspapers on September 28, 2026: the National Football Team's match against Italy, Aziz Yıldırım's statements, injuries at Beşiktaş, and the situation of Barış Alper Yılmaz.
The sports press on September 28, 2026 highlights the National Football Team's Nations League test against Italy, statements regarding Fenerbahçe University, Beşiktaş's injured players, and Galatasaray player Barış Alper Yılmaz's early-season performance.
National Team Faces Italy in Bursa
Having lost 1-0 to France in its first match in League A, the National Team is hosting Italy in Bursa in search of its first victory.
The match between the two teams, which failed to score any points in the first week of the group, carries great importance regarding the balances in the race for the quarterfinals.
Tactical Dimension of the Italy Match and Referee
The key points for the national team have been determined as pressing in the center, quick transitions, and bringing Arda Güler closer to the center.
The tough match starting at 21:45 will be officiated by English referee Michael Oliver, after which away matches against Belgium and Italy await.
Statements on Fenerbahçe University by Aziz Yıldırım
At Fenerbahçe, President Aziz Yıldırım severely criticized the previous two administrations regarding the university issue during the financial general assembly.
Stating that the university has been leased to Medicana, Yıldırım reiterated his championship claim and stated that he will step down at the end of the season.
Condition of Injured Players at Beşiktaş
While Beşiktaş entered the international break with injury problems, the medical staff is closely monitoring the condition of three key names.
The injury processes of Orkun, Trossard, and Vlahovic directly affect Head Coach Vincenzo Italiano's plans for next week.
Barış Alper Yılmaz's Performance at Galatasaray
Galatasaray's national football player Barış Alper Yılmaz has not yet contributed with a goal or assist in the early-season matches.
Despite high transfer offers received in the past period, he has not yet made the desired breakthrough in the 7 matches he played wearing the yellow-red jersey.