Turkey World Cup News

The 1974 World Cup winner says he has no doubts about the Turkey international's ability to shine at the Santiago Bernabeu, but believes patience is the key if he is to flourish Former Germany international Gunter Netzer is of the opinion that midfielder Nuri Sahin needs time to start showing his best for Real Madrid .

Real Madrid's Jose Maria Callejon, left is congratulated by Hamit Altintop of Turkey after Callejon scored against Ponferradina during a Spanish Copa del Rey, round of 16, first leg soccer match at the Toralin stadium in Ponferrada, Spain Tuesday Dec.

The national team coach came under suspicion because of his involvement in last season's Turkish Cup final between former club Istanbul BB and Besiktas Abdullah Avci was reportedly implicated in the match-fixing scandal which has rocked Turkish football, but will not face punishment after no evidence was found to support the claim.