Galatasaray and other Turkish teams have now gone into a 21 day break due to the internationals. It is a remarkable absence from the domestic football action for the league, which has had only 45 days since the second half of the season kicked off. However, it is turning out to be excellent for Galatasaray, who have been able to close the gap at the top of the table down to just six points after the weekend results.Başakşehir have been in dominant force through the campaign, but they have now dropped two important points in the draw with Kayseri. Meanwhile, Galatasaray were unable to come back from 2-0 and get a 3-2 victory against Bursaspor.
The last few weeks have been decisive in the title race with Galatasaray significantly closing the gap to the top of the table. If this trend continues, the predictions are for a Galatasaray domestic league victory with a healthy 10 point advantage. However, the pressure is starting to tell on Başakşehir, who were able to create a lot of opportunities against Kayseri but could only manage a solitary goal.Başakşehir had a remarkable 34 shots at goal, while there were at least 10 shots that can be classified as clear goal scoring chances.
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According to reports out of those seven players, six were youth players and the other aclub masseuse. They were all between 16 and 19 years old, with captain Nicola Cirigliano listed as the coach. The masseuae was not initially listed for the match, but one of the players forgot his identity card, so the masseur was forced to play.Club staff refused to travel in an ongoing dispute over unpaid wages; the club has not paid its players and staff since last August.
After the 2-2 draw in the first-leg at the La Bombonera nearly a month ago, Argentinian football appeared poised for a new dawn, as a historical spectacle was set for the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in the capital, Buenos Aires.
In a letter the former president penned down on the club’s official website, the 77 year old Italian, who has employed more than 40 coaches in his stint, said it was a sad decision for him to leave but he was looking to do the right thing for the direction of the club.
Speaking to Radio Crc, he said: “The Naples did not ask for information from us Laxalt agents. Everything I know about the interest of the Naples, I read in the newspapers.The blue club just asked me if I was the agent of Laxalt, but today, in the meeting with Genoa, I will know something more. How could Diego not be interested in a destination like Naples? We are talking about a great team, great fans and an excellent coach.I want Laxalt to make the leap and hopefully he can play for Napoli.”
The 31-year old star is currently in Turin as part of a swap that would see Gonzalo Higuain move to Milan. Higuain would undergo a medical on Thursday before the move can be finalized.
According to Italian transfer expert Alfredo Pedulla, the Rossoneri are monitoring the situation of Dembele, and they could lodge an attempt for his services between January and the end of the season. Dembele has looked out of shape this term, and his niggling foot problem appears to have hampered his performance. 
The whole country has been thrown into mourning following the miss. The outrage means any one that played a major part in the qualification process would likely get the hammer. The 69-year old is one of the casualties as the European soccer giant would miss the prestigious tournament for the first time since 1958. 
