Sports Agenda and Highlights of October 3, 2026
The national team's defeat against Belgium, statements by head coach Vincenzo Montella, Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı's call to postpone the leagues, and the latest situation in the clubs.
On the sports pages of newspapers on October 3, 2026, the Turkish National Football Team's defeat against Belgium, Vincenzo Montella's responses to criticism, and developments within the clubs stood out.
National Team's Match Against Belgium
The Turkish National Football Team was defeated 3 goals to none away against Belgium in the UEFA Nations League A. In the national team, which remains without points after three matches, Arda Güler became suspended due to a yellow card.
Statement from Vincenzo Montella
Calls for resignation came from the stands for head coach Vincenzo Montella. In response to the criticism, Montella stated that he is ready to work and that he knows football very well.
Call for Postponement of Leagues
Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı touched upon the referee file investigation and demanded that the leagues be postponed for two weeks if necessary until everything falls into place.
Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray
Fenerbahçe Head Coach İsmail Kartal left behind the resignation crisis from the Roma match and ensured unity within the team. Meanwhile, at Galatasaray, Victor Osimhen, having recovered from his injury, is preparing for the Kasımpaşa match.