In Niğde, Türkiye, a newly built potato warehouse collapsed, resulting in the death of 2 workers and injuries to 4 others, 3 of them severely. The collapse took place in Çarıklı village, with the cause still under investigation. Emergency response teams, including ambulances, fire brigade, gendarmerie, and search and rescue teams, rushed to the scene. Security measures were implemented by gendarmerie teams while injured workers were rescued and transported to the hospital for treatment.
After Azerbaijan’s 5-0 loss to Iceland in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, manager Fernando Santos parted ways with the team. Santos, who took charge in June 2024, left without a win in 11 matches.
Turkish coach Engin Fırat has emerged as the leading candidate to replace him. German outlets kicker.de, ran.de, and Sport1 called Fırat the “favorite,” while Iran’s Varzesh3 labeled him a “serious candidate.” His recent success with Kenya, including an eight-match unbeaten run and wins against top teams, boosted his profile for the role.
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