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MATCHDAY: Ranieri returns to EPL; Sociedad for lead in Spain

The Premier League resumes after the international break with Claudio Ranieri making his return to English soccer in charge of Watford

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Suspended versus Clermont Yilmaz is suspended for Saturday's match versus Clermont Foot.

Impact Yilmaz will be a massive miss but Timothy Weah has played exceptionally of late and will likely slot alongside Jonathan David up front.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots versus Marseille Yilmaz had three shots (one on target), two chances created, three crosses (none accurate), two corners and a yellow card on three fouls committed in Sunday's 2-0 win over Marseill...

Impact Yilmaz has now seemingly taken a back seat to Jonathan David in terms of scoring and has been kept off the scoresheet in four straight league affairs. He has two assists in that span though and scored in UCL play midweek to get up to three scores already this season across all competitions.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bags consolation in UCL loss Yilmaz scored on one of his three shots (one on target) and added two crosses (none accurate) and a yellow card in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Red Bull Salzburg.

Impact Yilmaz returned to the lineup after getting a breather over the weekend. The forward notched his first goal in last five matches and third on the season while also adding a pair of assists in his previous start. The forward took just four shots over his past two matches after racking up 22 from the five before that.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adeyemi nets 2 penalties as Salzburg beats Lille to go top

Livewire teenage forward Karim Adeyemi won yet another penalty

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Barca, United under pressure in Champions League

Manchester United will be under serious pressure to qualify if it loses at home to Villarreal after starting group play with a shocking defeat at Young Boys in Switzerland

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Gets rested versus Strasbourg Yilmaz was an unused sub in Saturday's 2-1 win over Strasbourg.

Impact Yilmaz was given a breather here after playing in every match this season thus far. The forward is in stellar form with two goals and two assists already in seven starts while being extremely productive in peripheral stats as well.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two assists in 2-1 win Yilmaz tallied two assists, one shot (on target), two chances created, six crosses (three accurate), four corners, two aerials won and two fouls drawn in Wednesday's 2-1 win over R...

Impact Yilmaz was absolutely brilliant in this one delivering two magnificent crosses for both goals. He was on corners for first time this year and it worked great which could keep him with that role moving forward. The veteran is now sitting at two goals and two assists on the season while racking up 11 shots and nine crosses over his past three outings alone.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots versus Lens Yilmaz took four shots (one on target) and won three aerial duels in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lens.

Impact Yilmaz was very active and had his chances to make a serious impact on the match. The veteran though was a bit wasteful and remains with just two goals this season. The production for him is there however with 22 shots in his last five outings while taking at least four attempts in four of those affairs.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lens beats Lille after match interrupted by fan violence

The French league match between Lens and defending champion Lille was interrupted for about 30 minutes after fans from the northern rivals clashed at halftime

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Half of six shots on goal Yilmaz attempted six shots (three on goal) during a 0-0 draw Tuesday versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Yilmaz shot the ball more times than during his previous five Ligue 1 appearances. Across Lille's last six league-based games, he recorded 10 shots on goal among 22 attempts.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goal Burak YILMAZ (25' pen - LOSC) FC LORIENT - LOSC LILLE 21/22

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Defending champ Lille loses 2-1 at Lorient in French league

Defending champion Lille has slipped to a second defeat in five games in the French league with a 2-1 loss at Lorient

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Converts penalty in loss Yilmaz scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Friday's 2-1 loss to Lorient.

Impact Yilmaz found the back of the net in the 25th minute converting a penalty for Lille's lone goal. The goal was the second of the season for the forward while his two shots tied for the team-high total in the loss.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goal Burak YILMAZ (38' - LOSC) AS SAINT-ÉTIENNE - LOSC LILLE 21/22

AUGUST 22, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Saint-Étienne latest team to frustrate Lille in 1-1 draw

Saint-Étienne defender Saidou Sow scored late to deny defending champion Lille its first win of the new French league season in a 1-1 draw

AUGUST 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Champion Lille gets last-gasp 3-3 draw, Marseille wins 3-2

Defending champion Lille needed an equalizer in the last seconds of stoppage time to secure a 3-3 draw at Metz in a thrilling French league game

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Turkey still waiting for bright future after Euro 2020 exit

Turkey came to the European Championship with a young team and an eye on the future

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Shaqiri scores 2, Switzerland beats Turkey 3-1 at Euro 2020

Xherdan Shaqiri scored two goals to give Switzerland a 3-1 victory over Turkey and a likely place in the round of 16 at the European Championship

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Turkey seeks crowd-pleasing win over Wales after Italy loss

Turkey will be expecting a big boost from a supportive crowd in Baku

JUNE 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Depleted Belgium held by Greece in pre-Euro 2020 friendly

Injury-depleted Belgium has been held to a 1-1 draw by Greece in a friendly ahead of Euro 2020

JUNE 3, 2021 • Associated Press

EURO 2020: Winners and losers from the 1-year delay

Pushing the European Championship back a year because of the coronavirus pandemic has given some teams a chance to rebuild or integrate new players

MAY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Goal Burak YILMAZ (45' +1 pen - LOSC LILLE) ANGERS SCO - LOSC LILLE 20/21

MAY 24, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Galtier and Fonte's leadership helped Lille to beat the odds

When Lille won 1-0 at Paris Saint-Germain last month coach Christophe Galtier calmly walked into the visitors’ changing room

MAY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Lille holds on to win French title by 1 point from PSG

Lille won 2-1 at Angers to secure its first French league title in 10 years and beat defending champion Paris Saint-Germain by one point