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Türkiye’s Trabzonspor Part Ways with Coach Tekke

Head coach of Trabzonspor Fatih Tekke watches from the touchline during the UEFA Europa League play-offs second leg match between Ferencvaros and Trabzonspor in Budapest, Hungary, 27 August 2026. (EPA)
Head coach of Trabzonspor Fatih Tekke watches from the touchline during the UEFA Europa League play-offs second leg match between Ferencvaros and Trabzonspor in Budapest, Hungary, 27 August 2026. (EPA)
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Türkiye’s Trabzonspor Part Ways with Coach Tekke

Head coach of Trabzonspor Fatih Tekke watches from the touchline during the UEFA Europa League play-offs second leg match between Ferencvaros and Trabzonspor in Budapest, Hungary, 27 August 2026. (EPA)
Head coach of Trabzonspor Fatih Tekke watches from the touchline during the UEFA Europa League play-offs second leg match between Ferencvaros and Trabzonspor in Budapest, Hungary, 27 August 2026. (EPA)

Türkiye's Trabzonspor have parted ways with coach Fatih Tekke, the team said on Tuesday.

The 48-year-old Tekke joined Trabzonspor in March 2025 and ‌has overseen ‌62 games ‌with ⁠them.

Trabzonspor won the ⁠Turkish Cup last year with Tekke at the helm.

They were relegated ⁠from the Europa League ‌to ‌the Europa Conference ‌League after losing ‌4-0 to Hungarian side Ferencvaros last week.

Tekke announced his ‌resignation following Thursday's loss, which the club ⁠had ⁠previously refused to accept.

Trabzonspor lost 2-1 to Amedspor on Monday.

They signed former Liverpool players Mohamed Salah and Fabinho last month.

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Chelsea Sign Atalanta's Ahanor and Loan Him to Palace

Defender Honest Ahanor - File photo/Reuters
Defender Honest Ahanor - File photo/Reuters
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Chelsea Sign Atalanta's Ahanor and Loan Him to Palace

Defender Honest Ahanor - File photo/Reuters
Defender Honest Ahanor - File photo/Reuters

Chelsea signed Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor in a deal worth a reported £40 million ($54 million) on Tuesday, but the teenager will spend this season on loan at Crystal Palace.

Ahanor, 18, will swap Serie A for south London during his temporary spell at Palace before joining Chelsea officially in 2027.

He made 22 league appearances for Atalanta last season having moved from Genoa a year ago, making his debut for Italy in a friendly against Luxembourg in June, AFP reported.

The move to UEFA Conference League winners Palace will mean the teenager will get Premier League experience as cover for Chadi Riad, who ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament against Everton.

"I'm very happy to be here and to be a part of this great family," Ahanor told Palace's website.

"To be at one of the best clubs for young players in the Premier League is something which makes me grateful and excited."

Meanwhile, Chelsea striker Marc Guiu has joined RB Leipzig on a five-year deal for £14.5 million, bringing to an end a two-year stay at Stamford Bridge.

The 20-year-old joined the Blues from Barcelona in 2024 for £5 million but struggled to impress, making only 11 Premier League appearances and failing to score.

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Senegal Forward Mbaye Joins Aston Villa from PSG

Ibrahim Mbaye. (Getty Images)
Ibrahim Mbaye. (Getty Images)
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Senegal Forward Mbaye Joins Aston Villa from PSG

Ibrahim Mbaye. (Getty Images)
Ibrahim Mbaye. (Getty Images)

Ibrahim Mbaye has joined Premier League Aston Villa from Paris St Germain on a permanent transfer, both clubs said on Tuesday.

The 18-year-old Senegal forward leaves PSG after eight ‌seasons at ‌the club, having ‌joined ⁠their academy at ⁠the age of 10.

Mbaye became PSG’s youngest player to start a Ligue 1 match when he faced ⁠Le Havre in ‌2024 ‌aged 16 years, 6 months ‌and 23 days.

He made ‌his Ligue 1 debut in 2024 and won eight trophies, including two ‌Champions League titles and two Ligue 1 ⁠crowns.

He ⁠switched international allegiance from France to Senegal in 2025, having represented France at youth level.

Mbaye has 15 caps and four goals for Senegal. He scored against France at this year's World Cup.

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Messi Legacy Will ‘Live Forever’, Says Beckham

Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi kisses the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (AFP)
Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi kisses the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (AFP)
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Messi Legacy Will ‘Live Forever’, Says Beckham

Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi kisses the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (AFP)
Argentina's captain and forward #10 Lionel Messi kisses the FIFA World Cup Trophy during the trophy ceremony after Argentina won the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. (AFP)

David Beckham said Lionel Messi's "legacy will live forever" after the Argentina legend announced his retirement from international football.

Messi on Monday revealed he had called time on his remarkable career with Argentina after 207 caps and 125 goals.

The 39-year-old won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and his last game for his country was Argentina's World Cup final defeat against Spain in July.

Messi's brilliance for Argentina and Barcelona made him one of the world's greatest ever players.

Former England captain Beckham has had a close-up view of Messi's career as an opponent and now as co-owner of the forward's current side Inter Miami.

"This is the moment we get to look back on and realize how grateful we were to witness the greatness of a young kid with a dream," Beckham wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.

"Leo, you have been a credit to yourself, your family, your friends and your country. Leading by example and creating inspiration for millions of children not just in Argentina but around the whole world.

"Leo, you delivered the greatest gift to your country and, for that, your legacy will live forever. Congratulations on all you achieved for Argentina."