{
  "id": 19122010,
  "title": "Galatasaray, Partizan mourn as legendary free-kick star Prekazi dies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/galatasaray-partizan-mourn-as-legendary-free-kick-star-prekazi-dies-19122010",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T08:56:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/galatasaray-partizan-mourn-as-legendary-free-kick-star-prekazi-dies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dževad Prekazi, a celebrated free-kick specialist who played for Partizan Belgrade and Galatasaray, has passed away, leaving a void in the football world. The former midfielder, who played for Partizan from 1976 to 1983 and Galatasaray from 1985 to 1991, has been remembered for his remarkable goal-scoring ability and memorable free-kick performances. Partizan, in a statement, expressed deep sadness over his loss, recalling his 175 appearances and 23 goals for the club, including three league titles. Galatasaray also paid tribute to Prekazi, hailing him as a golden figure in the club's history and describing his free-kick ability as one of their most defining features.",
  "summary": "Former Partizan Belgrade and Galatasaray midfielder Dževad Prekazi has died, prompting tributes from the European clubs where he established himself as a celebrated football figure. Read More: https://punchng.com/galatasaray-partizan-mourn-as-legendary-free-kick-star-prekazi-dies/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}