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Galatasaray hosts Barcelona officials before Champions League match
Galatasaray hosted Barcelona officials at a friendship dinner on Galatasaray Island.
The gathering took place before the teams meet in the second week of the UEFA Champions League.
Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek hosted the event, while Barcelona president Joan Laporta attended with other club officials.
The clubs exchanged gifts, including shirts presented to UEFA delegate Danijell Jost.
Galatasaray also showed the visiting delegation around the island.
The teams are due to face each other in their Champions League match.
Galatasaray hosted Barcelona officials for a friendship meal before their UEFA Champions League match.
The event was held at Galatasaray Island.
Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek hosted the gathering.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta and UEFA delegate Danijell Jost attended.
The clubs exchanged gifts, and Galatasaray showed the visiting delegation around the island.
- Who
- Galatasaray and Barcelona officials attended, including Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek and Barcelona president Joan Laporta.
- What
- Galatasaray hosted Barcelona officials for a friendship meal and exchanged gifts with the club.
- When
- Before the UEFA Champions League second-week match between the teams. The article was published on 13 October 2026.
- Where
- Galatasaray Island.
- Why
- The meal was held before Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League match against Barcelona.
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- Event
- Friendship meal hosted for Barcelona officials
- Host
- Dursun Özbek, Galatasaray president
- Barcelona attendees
- Joan Laporta, club president
- UEFA attendee
- Danijell Jost, UEFA delegate
- Venue
- Galatasaray Island
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