Egypt's Ahmed Hassan broke international appearance record after earning his 179th cap against Kenya and 180th cap against Niger. The 37 year old Hassan had played for Beşiktaş between 2003-2006 and scored 30 goals in 79 matches.

FLY EAGLE FLY

28.02.2012

The basketball team of Beşiktaş JK finished their group in the second place and have qualified for the quarter finals in Eurochallenge Cup.

CHIEF DEMİRÖREN

27.02.2012

Beşiktaş Chairman Demirören elected as the new president of the Turkish Football Federation. He was the only remaining candidate. Beşiktaş has election on 25th March.

SWEET 16

23.02.2012

Beşiktaş qualified for the round of 16 of the Europa League in spite of 1-0 defeat against Braga in İstanbul. Braga were runners-up in last season's Europa League.

TURKISH FOOTBALL IN CRISIS

20.02.2012

Beşiktaş Chairman Yıldırım Demirören announced his presidential candidacy for the Turkish Football Federation. There are 20 more candidates.

WELCOME BACK QUARESMA

19.02.2012

After a long-term injury and a red card finally Quaresma helped Beşiktaş with a goal to win over Gençlerbirliği. Almeida and Fernandes also scored in 3-2 victory.

TURKISH CUP WINNERS

18.02.2012

The basketball team of Beşiktaş JK won the Turkish Cup for the first time in the club's history. The final game ended with a 78-74 victory against Banvit.

A HISTORICAL GOAL

14.02.2012

The first goal scored by Tomas Sivok against Braga was the 200th goal of Beşiktaş in European cups. Beşiktaş has won 59 of the 159 games since 1958.

ST. VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT

14.02.2012

Beşiktaş won 2-0 against Braga in Portugal. It was the first leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 32. Sivok (37th min) and Simao (58th min) were the scorers.

JANUARY REPORT

31.01.2012

Beşiktaş took 13 points in 6 games in Turkish Super League.

SERIES ENDED

31.01.2012

Beşiktaş lost an official game after 15 matches. Kayserispor won the game with an early goal in the 47th second. Quaresma returned from injury after two months out.

FAREWELL TO A REAL EAGLE

17.01.2012

Nihat Kahveci (32) has announced that he is retiring from football. He had started his career in Beşiktaş's youth team. During his career Nihat scored 39 goals for Beşiktaş, 59 goals for Real Sociedad, 24 goals for Villarreal and 19 goals for the national team.

DECEMBER REPORT

31.12.2011

Beşiktaş took 11 points in 5 games in Turkish Super League and won both games in UEFA Europa League.

RESIGNATION

24.12.2011

Beşiktaş vice president Serdar Adalı resigned from his position and from membership of the board. He was recently released from jail. His trial still continues.

FIRST HALF ENDED

22.12.2011

Beşiktaş finished the first half in 3rd place with 32 points.

NEW TASK

19.12.2011

Beşiktaş JK appointed Tayfur Havutçu as director general. Carlos Carvalhal will retain his job as coach. Havutçu was recently released from jail. His trial still continues.

LIKE A PORTUGUESE DERBY

16.12.2011

The Black Eagles will face SC Braga in the UEFA Europa League round of 32. Beşiktaş has 6 Portuguese players and Carlos Carvalhal is in charge of the team.

EUROPEAN LEADER

14.12.2011

Beşiktaş won 3-1 against Stoke City at home and finished the group stage in first place. Fernandes (pen.), Pektemek and Edu were the scorers in the second half of the game.

OVER THE TOP

13.12.2011

The basketball team of Beşiktaş JK finished top of Group B with a perfect 6-0 record. Undefeated Beşiktaş will be in Group K in Eurochallenge Cup.

FREE AGAIN

12.12.2011

Beşiktaş coach Tayfur Havutçu and vice president Serdar Adalı were released from jail but will still go to trial in February. They are suspects of match-fixing scandal.

A HARD VICTORY

01.12.2011

The Black Eagles took 3 points after a 3-2 win against Maccabi Tel Aviv in an away UEFA game. Quaresma scored two amazing goals at the end of both halves.

NOVEMBER REPORT

30.11.2011

Beşiktaş took 4 points in 3 games in Turkish Super League and won the game in UEFA Europa League. Beşiktaş occupies the 73rd position in IFFHS rankings.

EARLY RETIREMENT

29.11.2011

NBA lockout ended and Deron Williams will rejoin the Nets. Beşiktaş retired his No. 8 jersey as part of a farewell ceremony prior to the 4th Eurochallenge game.

QUARESMA SHINES

27.11.2011

The Black Eagles took 3 points after a 1-0 win against Trabzonspor in an away game. Inspired Quaresma scored the penalty goal in the 77th minute of the game.

THE NIGHT OF THE D-WILL

23.11.2011

Beşiktaş star Deron Williams scored 50 points in 105-94 victory over German club Göttingen. This career high 50 points set also a new record in the Eurochallenge Cup.

D-WILL RULES

15.11.2011

The basketball team of Beşiktaş JK beat Armia in game two of FIBA Eurochallenge. That was 7th win in a row. Deron Williams put in 31 points and added 6 assists.

GUTI GONE

14.11.2011

Guti has been released by Beşiktaş after agreeing to the mutual termination of his contract. The 35 years old star played 40 games and scored 12 goals for Beşiktaş.

OCTOBER REPORT

30.10.2011

Beşiktaş took 8 points in 5 games in Turkish Super League and lost the game against Dynamo Kiev in UEFA Europa League.

SORROW AND HOPE

27.10.2011

Beşiktaş supporters threw their black and white hats and scarves to the pitch in the 88th minute of the match against Fenerbahçe. Those will be sent to Van to support victims of the earthquake. Black symbolizes sorrow and white symbolizes hope.

A BREATHTAKING DERBY

27.10.2011

The match against Fenerbahçe ended in 2-2 draw at home. Simao scored a spectacular goal in the 12th minute. Almeida scored a headed goal in his first match after the injury.

CENTURION AWARD

07.10.2011

Rüştü Reçber, 38 years old Beşiktaş goalkeeper, received a UEFA award before the national match against Germany. Rüştü have made the most international appearances for Turkey with 119 times. He retired from international level after EURO 2008.

SEPTEMBER REPORT

30.09.2011

Beşiktaş took 9 points in 4 games in Turkish Super League and 3 points in 2 games in UEFA Europa League. Beşiktaş occupies the 86th position in IFFHS rankings.

A WONDERFUL DEBUT

20.09.2011

Beşiktaş took the first win of the new season in the second week. Defender Sidnei scored two headed goals in his debut. The Black Eagle won 3-1 at home.

ALMEIDA INJURED!

16.09.2011

Hugo Almeida will be out for up to 6 weeks after picking up hamstring injury. He was replaced in the 59. minute of the game against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

A FINE START

15.09.2011

Beşiktaş won 5-1 the first game in UEFA Europa League. Almeida (2), Aurelio, Egemen and Edu were the scorers against Maccabi Tel Aviv in İstanbul.

THE SIXTH PORTUGUESE EAGLE

01.09.2011

Beşiktaş loaned Portuguese midfielder Julio Alves from Atletico Madrid and Brazilian striker Edu from Schalke 04 for this season.

YES WE CAN

26.08.2011

Beşiktaş was in pot two for Europa League draw. The Black Eagles will struggle against Dynamo Kiev, Stoke City and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Group E.

MISSION COMPLETED

25.08.2011

Beşiktaş eliminated Russian team Alania in the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League after a highly stressed second game. Sivok, Guti (pen.) and Almeida were the scorers in the first game (3-0). Away game ended with a 2-0 defeat.

PLAY-OFF SYSTEM

23.08.2011

Turkish Super League will have a new format this season. In the end of the regular season the first four teams will struggle in a play-off league to determine the champion.

THANK YOU BOBO

18.08.2011

Brazilian striker Bobo signed a 3 year contract with Cruzeiro. Bobo played five and a half season for Beşiktaş and scored 97 goals in 227 games.

UNFORTUNATE EVENT

09.08.2011

Portuguese striker Bebe injured during a U-21 friendly match against Slovakia. The healing process will take six months. Beşiktaş JK has loaned Bebe from Manchester United for one year.

BOAS-VINDAS SENHOR CARVALHAL

02.08.2011

Portuguese trainer Carlos Carvalhal will be in charge of the Black Eagles until the end of the trial of Tayfur Havutçu, who is in jail at the moment.

POSTPONEMENT

25.07.2011

The start of Turkish Super League is postponed to September 9th because of the ongoing investigation of match-fixing claims.

DERON BECAME AN EAGLE