Awful Announcing (via die FanHous) has a great picture of Ayhan Akman’s staple-session on his head wound during Turkey’s semifinal game yesterday. For anyone whose ever doubted soccer players are a determined bunch, then watch this video after the...

People throughout the world yesterday (including our Mexico City bureau chief) needed to double up their blood pressure meds when the feed for the Germany/Turkey match went out for about fifteen minutes. And it’s not like it went blank...

We thought this goal was a replay when we initially saw it because the “power” had just returned and the sportscasters were surprised that Turkey had equalized. We’re profiling it here because we think it’s still quite a feat...

Update on the Update: Philip Lahm slices through the defense, captures a perfect feed and bullets a shot past Turkey’s goalkeeper. 3-2 Germany! Update: Semih Senturk just equalized with a superb tuck that went right by the hands of...

That gangsta of a striker Nihat Kahveci is going to be missed dearly today. He suffered a thigh injury after that amazing comeback against Croatia and is single-handedly accredited with saving Turkey from elimination gainst the Czech Republic a...

There are 2.7 million Turks that live in Germany, so the atmosphere before tomorrow’s Euro 2008 clash between Turkey and Germany is fervent with enthusiasm and anxiety. Thousands of police officers are being dispatched to Brandenburg Gate where more...

There was finally a goal after 124 minutes of play during the Croatia V Turkey quarterfinals and it looked as though Croatia had fulfilled their semifinals destiny by scoring within the extra time of extra time. It appeared as...

Nihat Kahveci scored two goals in as many minutes, launching Turkey to it’s second quarterfinals in their trivial Euro history. This late strike realized the worst fears for Czech fans. It’s a magnificent goal, and it’s sure to raise...

Whas Happened In Sports Last Night Euro 2008: Turkey advanced to their second quarterfinals in Euro history after succssfully completing a comeback win against the Czech Republic. Down 2-0 with only fifteen minutes to go, Turkey rallied to score...

Whas Happened In Sports Last Night Euro 2008: Turkey disposed of Switzerland in injury time, knocking out the hosts with a surprise victory. It’s a good thing too because, as our friends would say, Switzerland’s soccer team kind of...