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Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray Rivalry
The Intercontinental Derby ( tr, Kıtalararası Derbi) is any footballSee The Intercontinental Derby (basketball) for the same rivalry in basketball match between rivals Fenerbahçe SK and Galatasaray SK. The fixture is widely regarded as the biggest football match in Turkey, and one of the biggest matches in international football because of the success both clubs have had in Turkish football, the intensity of the matches, and the immense hate between the two teams. The fixture has been in existence for more than a century and has developed into one of the greatest, most intense and often bitter derbies in the world, traditionally attracting very large attendances and nearly equal support for both teams throughout the country. The derby is known as "intercontinental" because Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray are two of the major Turkish teams from the Asian and the European parts of Istanbul respectively. History The first game played between the two sides was a friendly game on Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Istanbul
Istanbul ( , ; tr, İstanbul ), formerly known as Constantinople ( grc-gre, Κωνσταντινούπολις; la, Constantinopolis), is the List of largest cities and towns in Turkey, largest city in Turkey, serving as the country's economic, cultural and historic hub. The city straddles the Bosporus strait, lying in both Europe and Asia, and has a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is the list of European cities by population within city limits, most populous European city, and the world's List of largest cities, 15th-largest city. The city was founded as Byzantium ( grc-gre, Βυζάντιον, ) in the 7th century BCE by Ancient Greece, Greek settlers from Megara. In 330 CE, the Roman emperor Constantine the Great made it his imperial capital, renaming it first as New Rome ( grc-gre, Νέα Ῥώμη, ; la, Nova Roma) and then as Constantinople () after himself. The city grew in size and influence, eventually becom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balkan Wars
The Balkan Wars refers to a series of two conflicts that took place in the Balkan States in 1912 and 1913. In the First Balkan War, the four Balkan States of Greece, Serbia, Montenegro and Bulgaria declared war upon the Ottoman Empire and defeated it, in the process stripping the Ottomans of its European provinces, leaving only Eastern Thrace under the Ottoman Empire's control. In the Second Balkan War, Bulgaria fought against the other four original combatants of the first war. It also faced an attack from Romania from the north. The Ottoman Empire lost the bulk of its territory in Europe. Although not involved as a combatant, Austria-Hungary became relatively weaker as a much enlarged Serbia pushed for union of the South Slavic peoples. The war set the stage for the Balkan crisis of 1914 and thus served as a "prelude to the First World War". By the early 20th century, Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro and Serbia had achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire, but large eleme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galip Kulaksızoğlu
Galip Kulaksızoğlu (1889 Kadıköy, Istanbul – 1939, Istanbul) was a Turkish footballer and manager. He was among the founding line-up of the Turkish football club Fenerbahçe. He served the club for 17 years both as a player and manager. He was known for his sportsmanship and passion for the game. Galip Kulaksızoğlu began his education in Lycée Saint-Joseph, Istanbul Lycée Saint-Joseph ( tr, İstanbul Özel Saint-Joseph Fransız Lisesi) is a private high school located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is a French school founded in 1870. Classes are taught in Turkish, French, and English. Fenerbahçe S.K. was forme ... and graduated from this school. Football life began in this school. He was a member of the first squads of the Fenerbahçe football team which was established in Kadıköy in 1907. In the first years he was a striker. Later he was in the defense position. He scored 73 goals in 216 games. Galip Kulaksızoğlu also actively participated in tennis and hock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Sami Yen
Ali Sami Yen, born Ali Sami Frashëri (20 May 1886 – 29 July 1951) was an Albanian-Turkish sports official best known as the founder of the Galatasaray Sports Club. After the enactment of law on family names in 1934, he took the surname Yen, which literally means "win" in the Turkish language. Life Ali Sami Yen was born in Üsküdar (Istanbul), Turkey.İbrahim Aksu, ''The story of Turkish surnames: an onomastic study of Turkish family names, their origins, and related matters'', Vol: 1, Olay Gazete Press, 2005, p. 128./ref> He was the son of Sami Frashëri, one of the most famous Albanian writers, philosophers and playwrights. He was a student at the prestigious Galatasaray High School in Istanbul. In October 1905, he decided with some of his fellow students to create a football club. At the beginning, the stated goal was "To play together like Englishmen, to have a color and a name, and to beat the other non-Turkish teams" according to him. Ali Sami Yen founded the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celal Ibrahim
Celal is both a masculine Turkish given name and a surname. It is the Turkish form of the Arabic word Jalal (جلال), which means "majesty". Notable people with the name include: Given name * Celal Al (born 1984), Turkish actor * Celal Esat Arseven (1875–1971), Turkish painter, writer and politician * Celal Atik (1918–1979), Turkish sports wrestler * Celâl Bayar (1883–1986), Turkish politician * Celal İbrahim (1884–1917), Ottoman football player * Celal Nuri İleri (1881–1938), Turkish politician * Celal Kandemiroglu (1953–2022), video game specialist * Celal Şahin (1925–2018), Turkish musician and humorist * Celâl Şengör (born 1955), Turkish geologist * Celal Yardımcı (1911–1986), Turkish lawyer and politician Middle name * Hasan Celal Güzel (1945–2018), Turkish politician Surname * Peride Celal Peride Celal Yönsel (June 10, 1916 – June 15, 2013), commonly known as Peride Celal or Peride Celâl, was a Turkish novelist and story writer. Her work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emin Bülent Serdaroğlu
Emin Bülent Serdaroğlu (1886 – 28 November 1942) was a Turkish footballer, poet, and one of the founders of Galatasaray. He spent the entirety of his career with his hometown club. His grandfather was Serdar-ı Ekrem Ömer Pasha and his father was Ömer Muzaffer Bey. He lost his mother during childhood. He graduated from Galatasaray High School in 1905 and became the first Turkish captain of Galatasaray SK. As a poet, he was a pioneer of the '' Fecr-i Âtî'' ("Dawn of the Future") movement, one of three movements of early |
Elpis F
Elpis may refer to: * Elpis (mythology) In Greek mythology, Elpis ( grc, ἐλπίς) is the spirit of hope. She was depicted as a young woman, usually carrying flowers or a cornucopia in her hands. Family Elpis is perhaps a child of Nyx and mother of Pheme, the goddess of fame, r ..., Ancient Greek spirit of Hope * Elpis (wife of Boethius) (died 504 AD), author of two Latin hymns * Storm Elpis, Greek windstorm and blizzard in January 2022 {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moda F
Moda, MoDA or MODA may refer to: Animals * Moda, a common name of ''Potorous platyops'', the Broad-faced potoroo Geography * Moda, Kadıköy, a quarter in Kadıköy district ofIstanbul, Turkey People * Moda Fincher, a broadcaster and member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame * Mo’da language * Moda is a family name of the family originated from Bhiwani, Haryana, India. They are basically tradesmen, merchants, and belong to single gotra of Agarwal Community of India. Nowadays many people from the family occupy high position in Corporates and Government. Most of the families have divided and migrated to all over India, some also to foreign countries. Entertainment * Moda Records, a record label * Modà, Italian rock group Business * Andrea Moda, an Italian fashion company ** Andrea Moda Formula, a defunct racing team, named after Andrea Moda * Moda FC, a defunct association football club in Turkey * Moda Center, an indoor sports arena in Portland, Oregon, USA * Slang for the drug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
