I ve been in this business 45, 46 years, Fatih Terim said on Monday. I know some people don t like me. But almost all the big achievements in Turkey were achieved by me.
Right or wrong, Turkey s charismatic coach has fashioned another moment for his list.
Turkey fans had demanded a response to their side s abject performances so far and were in ear-splitting form inside Stade Bollaert-Delelis as they met a Czech Republic team buoyed by a comeback against Croatia. They were rewarded for their faith.
Gutsy, combative and ruthless, Turkey snatched a priceless 2-0 victory to give themselves a chance of progressing to the Euro 2016 knockouts as a best third-placed team, sending their opponents packing in the process just as they did with a 3-2 win at Euro 2008.
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What the papers say
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is reportedly weighing up making a bid for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips and Al-Hilal’s Ruben Neves in January, according to the i newspaper.
Phillips has fallen out of favour at Manchester City, while the Mirror reports a meeting between Premier League shareholders could block Newcastle’s move for Neves as both Newcastle and Al-Hilal are owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze is close to signing a new contract with the club after he reportedly agreed to the deal in principle, the Daily Mail reports.
The Mirror says Bayern Munich will join the race to sign 24-year-old Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi. Zubimendi has played 12 games in LaLiga this…