Goalkeeper scores as Galatasaray wins another Turkish league title

ISTANBUL (AP) — Galatasaray won another Turkish league title on Sunday — and this one was sealed by a goal from its goalkeeper.

Uruguay ‘keeper Fernando Muslera converted a penalty in the 89th minute to wrap up a 3-0 victory over Kayserispor that clinched a 25th league championship for Galatasaray.

It moved the team into an unassailable eight-point lead over second-placed Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho, with two rounds remaining.

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