In Istanbul, Another Kick at Israel
BY JOE PARKINSON
ISTANBUL—Fiyapi Inonu Stadium on Thursday showcased the latest sign of the deteriorating diplomatic relationship between longtime allies Turkey and Israel: 12 Israeli soccer fans.
Engulfed by a sea of empty white seats in the 32,000-capacity stadium and vastly outnumbered by battalions of riot police, the solitary Israelis had traveled to cheer their team, Maccabi Tel Aviv, against Istanbul's Besiktas in a politically charged Europa league match.
More:Turkey Beats Israel in Politically Charged Soccer Match - WSJ.com
