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Okan Buruk
Born: October 19, 1973
Height: 5' 6.5" (169cm)
Weight: 10st 12lb (69kg)
Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey
Nationality: 
Turkish
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TurkishPosition: Coach
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Sports Mole has 204 articles about Okan Buruk. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview:Galatasaray vs Samsunspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Samsunspor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 3, 16:14
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Preview:Fenerbahce vs Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 29, 22:23
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Preview:Galatasaray vs Union SG - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Galatasaray and Union SG, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 23, 14:14
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Preview:Galatasaray vs Genclerbirligi - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Genclerbirligi, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 20, 19:14
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Preview:Kocaelispor vs Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Kocaelispor and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 7, 09:25
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Preview:Ajax vs. Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Ajax and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 3, 15:07
Preview:Galatasaray vs Trabzonspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Trabzonspor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 30, 18:38
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Preview:Galatasaray vs Goztepe SK - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Goztepe SK, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 24, 20:30
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Preview:Galatasaray vs Bodo/Glimt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Galatasaray and Bodo/Glimt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 20, 22:01
Preview:Istanbul Basaksehir vs Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Istanbul Basaksehir and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 17, 00:07
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Jose Mourinho rival criticises ex-Chelsea boss before Stamford Bridge return - 'His problem is that he hasn't updated himself'
Jose Mourinho has become a topic in world football in recent weeks. First, due to his return to Benfica after 25 years. Then, due to his return to Stamford Bridge, scheduled for this Tuesday, to face Chelsea in the Champions League.Sep 30, 08:57
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Preview:Galatasaray vs Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Galatasaray and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 28, 21:26
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Galatasaray vs. Liverpool: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Champions League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Galatasaray face Premier League leaders Liverpool in the Champions League at Rams Park on Tuesday.Sep 27, 18:06
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Preview:Alanyaspor vs Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Alanyaspor and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 24, 13:51
Preview:Galatasaray vs Konyaspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Konyaspor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 20, 23:09
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Preview:Eintracht Frankfurt vs Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Champions League clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 16, 16:23
Preview:Eyupspor vs Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Eyupspor and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 11, 19:44
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Ilkay Gundogan officially joins Galatasaray: Midfielder reacts to Man City exit with transfer a win-win for all parties
Galatasaray complete the signing of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City, subject to international clearance.Sep 2, 19:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fvictor-osimhen.jpg "Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring Kasimpasa, on September 28, 2024")
Preview:Galatasaray vs Caykur Rizespor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Caykur Rizespor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 28, 14:18
Preview:Kayserispor vs Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Kayserispor and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 22, 14:43
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola favourite ‘could leave’ before deadline amid ‘numerous top-level enquiries’
One of Pep Guardiola’s favourite Manchester City players could leave the Etihad Stadium before the summer transfer window closes on September 1, according to a report.Aug 21, 12:50
Preview:Galatasaray vs Fatih Karagumruk - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Fatih Karagumruk, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 13, 20:02
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Morgan Gibbs-White latest: Man City 'given boost' in hijacking Tottenham transfer as Nottingham Forest star arrives at pre-season camp
Morgan Gibbs-White has reported for pre-season training at Nottingham Forest, but his future at the club remains up in the air.Jul 24, 15:01
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Man City transfer news: Ilkay Gundogan update delivered by Galatasaray head coach
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk delivers an update on the future of Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who has been linked with a summer transfer to the Turkish giants.Jul 24, 08:57
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Man City transfer news: Ederson future in doubt as Galatasaray submit '€3m' bid for experienced goalkeeper
Turkish Super Lig side reportedly submit a €3m (£2.6m) offer for Manchester City's Ederson, casting doubt over the goalkeeper's future at the Etihad Stadium.Jul 18, 16:14
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Ilkay Gundogan: Pep Guardiola delivers transfer update on Man City midfielder amid Galatasaray ‘agreement’
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides an update on the future of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan amid reported interest from Galatasaray.Jun 22, 16:58
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Man City's Ilkay Gundogan 'attracting interest' from Turkish giants ahead of Club World Cup
Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray reportedly express an interest in signing Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan this summer.Jun 15, 16:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Fvictor-osimhen.jpg "Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring on September 28, 2024")
Preview:Goztepe SK vs. Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Goztepe SK and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 22, 20:04
Preview:Galatasaray vs. Kayserispor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Kayserispor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 16, 12:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Fvictor-osimhen.jpg "Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen celebrates on September 21, 2024")
Preview:Trabzonspor vs. Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Trabzonspor and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 8, 22:07
Preview:Galatasaray vs. Sivasspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Sivasspor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 1, 21:25
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Preview:Eyupspor vs. Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Eyupspor and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 25, 12:12
Preview:Galatasaray vs. Bodrumspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Bodrumspor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 16, 13:38
Preview:Samsunspor vs. Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Samsunspor and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 9, 21:31
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Man City transfer news: Ilkay Gundogan 'not a priority' for Pep Guardiola as boyhood European club prepare 'ambitious' move
Ilkay Gundogan could reportedly leave Manchester City this summer and his boyhood club are interested in luring him away from the Etihad Stadium.Apr 9, 13:07
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Preview:Fenerbahce vs. Trabzonspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 4, 13:05
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Preview:Besiktas vs. Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Besiktas and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 27, 14:50
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Chelsea transfer news: Joao Felix 'green lights' surprise move as agent 'talks' revealed
The agent of Chelsea attacker Joao Felix is reportedly in contact with Galatasaray to discuss a potential summer transfer for his client.Mar 27, 00:03
Preview:Galatasaray vs. Antalyaspor - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Galatasaray and Antalyaspor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 12, 18:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fokan-buruk.jpg "Coach Okan Buruk of Galatasaray during his side's match against Kasimpasa, on September 28, 2024")
Preview:Alanyaspor vs. Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Alanyaspor and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 7, 22:11
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