Galatasaray match postponed

Bomb attacks
UEFA decided to postpone the game in the wake of bomb attacks in Istanbul today which led to numerous fatalities. European football's governing body said that it had taken the decision after reviewing the security situation with the relevant authorities.

UEFA Cup postponement
The UEFA Cup second round second-leg tie between Israel's Maccabi Haifa FC and Spanish side Valencia CF, due to take place next Thursday at the Alsancak Stadium in Izmir, has also been postponed after the Istanbul attacks. The new date and venue for this match have yet to be fixed. The game was due to be played in Turkey as a result of UEFA's ban on teams from Israel playing European competition matches at home.

Seriousness of incidents
"UEFA has decided to postpone the most imminent matches coming up in UEFA competitions in Turkey next week, given the seriousness of the incidents that took place in Istanbul this morning and the current confusion on the ground," said UEFA's director of competition operations, Jacob Erel.

Close monitor
"Over the next few days, we will be closely monitoring the overall security situation in Turkey, together with the relevant authorities, and will remain in constant contact with the clubs and national associations concerned regarding any forthcoming matches scheduled in Turkey."