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Inter Milan have already made it clear how they’ll aim to win Champions League final

Inter Milan 1-0 AC Milan (agg 3-0): Real Madrid or Man City will face the Nerazzurri in Istanbul

The Independent UK

Erdogan defies ‘politicised’ opinion polls in Turkey’s election

Observers surprised after results show president leading Kilicdaroglu by more than 4 percentage points in first round.

Al Jazeera

Could a diverse alliance end Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s authoritarian rule?

Turkey’s leader has restricted protests and free speech but says a transition of power will be peaceful if he loses

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Turkish election set to go to runoff as Erdoğan attempts to claim victory

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ahead of rival Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu but falling short of 50% needed to avoid second round

The Guardian - UK

In Turkey election, Erdogan doesn't flinch as he fights for political life

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has nurtured an image of a robust and invincible leader over his two decades in power, yet he appears vulnerable as the political landscape may be shifting in favour of his opponent in Sunday's presidential vote.

Reuters

Turkey’s Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu end campaigning before election

The president and his challenger pick megalopolis Istanbul, capital Ankara for last public events to boost support.

Al Jazeera

On final day of campaign, Erdogan accuses Turkish opposition of working with Biden

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held his last election rallies in Istanbul on Saturday, accusing the opposition of working with U.S. President Joe Biden to topple him while making a final appeal ahead of the biggest challenge to his 20-year rule.

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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hands out gifts in desperate bid to win re-election

The Turkish president is behind in polls for Sunday’s vote and has resorted to promises of free natural gas, and claims that the country has struck oil

The Guardian - UK

Erdogan leads prayers as he fights for political life

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will lead Saturday prayers at Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia mosque, ahead of a battle for his political life against a powerful secular rival.

Bangkok Post

Erdogan: The man who has dominated Turkish politics for 20 years

As Turks gear up to vote this weekend, here’s a look at key moments during the rule of Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Al Jazeera

Kilicdaroglu: The challenger who could unseat Erdogan

Turkey’s polls this weekend will pit opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu against incumbent President Erdogan.

Al Jazeera

Uefa insists Istanbul election fears will not force Champions League final move

Uefa has denied that the Champions League final could be moved from Istanbul due to fear of political unrest around Turkey’s presidential election

The Guardian - UK

Uefa insist Champions League final will be held in Istanbul despite Turkey election unrest

The Ataturk Stadium is due to host this year’s Champions League final on 10 June

The Independent UK

UEFA release statement on Champions League final plans ahead of Man City vs Real Madrid

Manchester City are one win away from the Champions League final and UEFA have released a statement confirming the plans for their showpiece event.

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The Independent UK

UEFA rebuts claim Istanbul in doubt as Champions League final host after election

UEFA insists the Champions League final will be played in Istanbul no matter the outcome of this weekend's Turkish elections

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re against LGBT’: Erdoğan targets gay and trans people ahead of critical Turkish election

The scant progress for human rights is in peril ahead of polls as president’s ‘family values’ rhetoric stokes culture war

Reuters

Erdogan's opponents vow fresh start on Turkish human rights

President Tayyip Erdogan's opponents say they will repair the damage done to human rights during his rule, promising a new era for democracy and freedoms if he loses power in an election on Sunday.

Daily Mirror

UEFA clarify Champions League final plans after uncertainty over Istanbul

The Champions League final is due to be staged at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul for the first time since Liverpool's remarkable 2005 victory over AC Milan

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Reuters

Turkey says Black Sea grain deal extension nearing

Parties to the Black Sea grain pact are nearing a deal to extend it after talks between Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish and United Nations officials, Turkey's Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said.

France 24

Generation Erdogan: More than 5 million young Turks to vote for the first time

Some 5.2 million young Turks will vote for the first time in the May 14 presidential and legislative elections, and they could be key to deciding the country’s future. At around 20 years of age, they do not remember a time before President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been in…

Reuters

Progress made in talks on Black Sea grain deal, Ankara says

Progress was made in talks on the Black Sea grain deal held in Istanbul by the deputy defence ministers of Turkey, Russia and Ukraine as well as U.N. officials, Turkey's Defence Ministry said on Thursday.

Reuters

Putin could speak with Erdogan about Black Sea grain deal - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin could speak with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan at short notice if needed regarding the extension of the Ukraine Black Sea grain deal, the Kremlin said on Thursday, as talks on the matter continue in Istanbul.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher offers to return legendary football shirt after raiding opposition dressing room

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher revealed the story of how he acquired Paul Maldini's AC Milan shirt in Istanbul

Manchester Evening News

Pep Guardiola may have only one spot left in Man City XI for FA Cup and Champions League finals

Manchester City are definitely in the FA Cup final and are firmly in contention to reach the Champions League final in Istanbul.

France 24

‘I could die for him’: In Erdogan’s old Istanbul neighbourhood, loyalties run deep

In the Kasimpasa neighbourhood of Istanbul where he grew up, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s former neighbours describe a generous young man who was already destined for a bright future. With the future of Turkey at stake in the upcoming presidential election, they are eager to explain why the incumbent…

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