"Going global: how Besiktas are aiming to become the Turkish Chelsea | Emre Sarigul

Going global: how Besiktas are aiming to become the Turkish Chelsea | Emre Sarigul

The Guardian – Emre Sarigul – Jul 20, 2:44 AM

Five years ago it looked like the Istanbul big three – Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas – were about to become two. Besiktas were struggling with £250m of debt, 142 lawsuits and a suspension from Uefa competitions.