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World Football: Turkish football fans support the earthquake victims

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03/03/2023 GMT

Turkish football fans support the earthquake victims

BBC World Service - World Football, Turkish football fans support the earthquake victims

Besiktas supporters threw thousands of cuddly toys onto the pitch during a game on Sunday

Besiktas supporters threw thousands of cuddly toys onto the pitch during a game on Sunday.

Turkish football writer Bora Isyar tells us about the resumption of the Turkish Süper Lig and the reaction of Besiktas fans, who threw toys onto the pitch in protest against the government’s handling of the earthquakes’ aftermath. 

After the racist abuse of David Alaba for not voting for Karim Benzema in FIFA’s awards, and Pepe’s refusal to vote for Lionel Messi, we ask if players should have a say in awards. And we discuss the return to football of Jurgen Klinsmann.

Photo: Teddy bears and toys thrown on the field to be sent to the earthquake zone of the Vodafone Park Stadium prior to the Turkish Super Lig soccer match between Besiktas and Fraport TAV Antalyaspor, in Istanbul, Turkiye on February 26, 2023. (Credit: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

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