an hour agoOlympiaco's president drives Turks crazy with the statement after the match: I'm glad we won our city in Istanbul
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)Olympiacos has lectured the Fenerbahce team, defeating it with a score of 0:3. But, as if defeat in the green field was not enough, Turks were hit by a serious statement by the president of the Greek team, Olympiacos. In enthusiasm for the first victory of a Greek team in Istanbul, the club's president has said [...]
But, as if defeat in the green field was not enough, Turks were hit by a serious statement by the president of the Greek team, Olympiacos.
In the enthusiasm of the first victory of a Greek team in Istanbul, the club's president has said he is happy for victory in our “city”, Istanbul. This statement, considered political, has angered many Turks.
Evangelos Marinakis has compared this victory to that of 2012, in the basketball sport.
I'm glad we won our city in Istanbul. This victory reminds me of the 2012 EuroLeague title, with the basketball team”, Marinakis has said, follows Periscopi.
I told you players this would be the biggest victory in history for us. This is dedicated to all Greeks”, he added.
Those words have prompted major reactions in Turkey. The media, fans, club officials; everyone has reacted. /Periscopi/
