Showing posts with label Turkey. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Turkey. Show all posts
Friday, February 2, 2018

2 February 1936 - The Uncrowned King Is Born

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On 2 February 1936, Metin Oktay, Galatasaray's all-time leading scorer, was born in Izmir, Turkey. Nicknamed "Taçsız Kral" (th...
Tuesday, October 17, 2017

17 October 1990 - Turkey Gets Stuffed By Ireland

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On 17 October 1990, Ireland beat Turkey in a European qualifier to launch their record unbeaten streak. But it didn't get them to the Eu...
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Saturday, April 23, 2016

23 April 1923 - The Young Turks

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On 23 April 1923, the Turkish Football Federation formed, creating a national team that would become a force in Europe and eventually reach ...
Sunday, November 8, 2015

8 November 1946 - He Could Teach Carmen Sandiego A Thing Or Two

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On 8 November 1946, Guus Hiddink was born in the Dutch town of Varsseveld. He would go on to become one of the world's most celebrated--...
Saturday, June 20, 2015

20 June 1954 - Goals! Goals! Goals!

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On 20 June 1954, the World Cup experienced an offensive explosion, with 25 goals in the day's four matches. At 6.25 goals per game, it r...
Wednesday, June 3, 2015

3 June 2002 - The Not-So-Beautiful Game

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On 3 June 2002, Brazilian midfielder Rivaldo helped lead his side to a 2-1 win over Turkey in their opening match of the 2002 World Cup. Riv...
Monday, March 17, 2014

17 March 1954 - Spain Gets Tossed Out Of The World Cup

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On 17 March 1954, Spain and Turkey met in Rome for a World Cup qualifying play-off, having split their two previous matches with one win api...
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

20 November 1949 - The Most Pointless World Cup Qualification Campaign Ever

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On 20 November 1949, Turkey got their record win, beating Syria 7-0 in a World Cup qualifier that also happened to be Syria's first ma...
Saturday, February 2, 2013

2 February 1936 - The Uncrowned King Is Born

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On 2 February 1936, Metin Oktay, Galatasaray's all-time leading scorer, was born in Izmir, Turkey. Nicknamed "Taçsız Kral" (...
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

17 October 1990 - Turkey Gets Stuffed By Ireland

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On 17 October 1990, Ireland beat Turkey in a European qualifier to launch their record unbeaten streak. But it didn't get them to the Eu...
Saturday, April 23, 2011

23 April 1923 - The Young Turks

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On 23 April 1923, the Turkish Football Federation formed, creating a national team that would become a force in Europe and eventually reach ...
Monday, November 8, 2010

8 November 1946 - He Could Teach Carmen Sandiego A Thing Or Two

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On 8 November 1946, Guus Hiddink was born in the Dutch town of Varsseveld. He would go on to become one of the world's most celebrated-...
Sunday, June 20, 2010

20 June 1954 - Goals! Goals! Goals!

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On 20 June 1954, the World Cup experienced an offensive explosion, with 25 goals in the day's four matches. At 6.25 goals per game, it ...
Thursday, June 3, 2010

3 June 2002 - The Not-So-Beautiful Game

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On 3 June 2002, Brazilian midfielder Rivaldo helped lead his side to a 2-1 win over Turkey in their opening match of the 2002 World Cup. Ri...
Wednesday, March 17, 2010

17 March 1954 - Spain Gets Tossed Out Of The World Cup

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On 17 March 1954, Spain and Turkey met in Rome for a World Cup qualifying play-off, having split their two previous matches with one win api...