Turkish football team shows support for earthquake victims during match [Video]

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

1. Besiktas supporters threw thousands of soft toys onto the pitch during a match against Antalyaspor to donate to children affected by earthquakes.
2. The match was paused after four minutes and 17 seconds to represent the time the first earthquake struck Turkey and Syria at 04:17 on 6 February.
3. Besiktas players wore tops with the names of the country’s affected southern cities, and the fans applauded the search and rescue officers present at the stadium.

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During a recent football match between Besiktas and Antalyaspor, Besiktas supporters showed their generosity by throwing thousands of soft toys onto the pitch. The toys will be donated to children affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The match was paused after four minutes and 17 seconds, symbolizing the time the first earthquake struck, and the players wore tops with the names of affected cities.

Besiktas expressed their appreciation, stating that “Our fans held a meaningful event.” The players also showed their support for the earthquake victims, with defender Tayyib Sanuc saying, “There are more important things than football. We are going through difficult times as a country. Together we will heal the wounds.”

Source: bbc.com