Tag Archives: Turkey
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Turkish Soccer Player Scores Ridiculous Scorpion Volley Goal (Video)
The scorpion kick is a soccer play that became famous when Colombian goalkeeper René Higuita did it in a friendly against England in 1995. What happens is this: you let the ball go over your head and behind your back, then you dive forward and kick the ball with the back of your heels—the way [...]
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Fan Invades Pitch, Receives Beat-Down from Opposing Goalie (Video)
Over the years, we’ve see a lot of different field invaders run out and interrupt sporting events. And from these people, we’ve picked up a few tips to pass along to all of you would-be idiots out there. First, if you’re considering a field invasion, make sure you are not in Philadelphia. Second, make sure [...]
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Besiktas Fans Attack Galatasaray’s Emmanuel Eboue (Video)
A frightening scene unfolded in Turkey on Monday, as Besiktas fans attacked Galatasaray’s Emmanuel Eboue in an act that they claim was fueled by the Ivorian’s on-field antics, while many others have pointed to race as the real motive behind these actions. According to Yahoo! Answers, the Turks were not racist towards black individuals four [...]
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These Two Incidents Prove That Fair Play Is Still Alive In Soccer (Videos)
If you thought all of the diving, hand balls and incidents of racism taking place over the course of the past decade were indications that “Fair Play” in the game of soccer was dead, you were wrong. Evidence of this was provided on two occasions over the past few days. The first comes via a [...]
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Turkish Fans Use Troll Face To Protest Flare Ban (Video)
The Turkish FA has banned flares from all of their stadiums, and it appears as though no club has felt the affects of this ruling more so than Super Lig club Eskişehirspor, who protested the decision in a rather unusual manner during a recent match. In addition to rolling out a giant troll face banner [...]
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Insane Bench-Clearing Brawl Breaks Out During Turkish Hockey Game (Video)
I’m not quite sure what is more surprising. The magnitude of the brawl that broke out during a recent Turkish hockey game, or the fact that they even play hockey in Turkey? Fights and bench-clearing brawls are nothing new to the game of hockey, but when was the last time you saw seriously injured players [...]
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This Is FIFA’s Goal Of The Year (Video)
It was a busy 2010 in the world of soccer and last night FIFA honored several of the year’s top coaches, teams and players during their annual award ceremony. And while it wasn’t much of a surprise to see Argentine forward Lionel Messi win the world’s best player award, and former Inter Milan coach Jose [...]
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Turkish Soccer Match Suspended After Coach Gets Stabbed By His Own Brother (Video)
When it comes to soccer matches, no one is ever safe. Not the fans in the stands. Not the players on the field. Not even the reporters on the sidelines. And certainly not the coaches. With that being said, we take you to Mersin, Turkey, where the manager of Turkish second division club Mersin Idmanyurdu [...]
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Fenerbahce Fans Riot After Finishing In Second
Going into the final week of the season your favorite club soccer team holds a one-point lead in the battle for top spot in the league standings. With the game tied 1-1, and the final whistle only minutes away, reports begin to circulate telling fans in the stadium that the second place club has tied [...]
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European Championship Quarter Final Preview
The Quarter Finals of the European Championships starts tomorrow; here is how I think it will turn out: Thursday, June, 19th Germany vs. Portugal The game: Look for Germany to win a close one, even though the Portuguese have looked unstoppable at times. The Germans have hit their stride and will be tough to beat. [...]
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Don’t Cry. It’s Euro Time!!
Its a great time every four years. People from all over Europe, and all over the world beomce one with their European country of origin (that is if they have one) and cheer them to victory or cry with them in defeat (poor Ronaldo…and if you want more great pics like this one, just google [...]
