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Monday, June 10, 2013

Istanbul’s bitterly rival soccer fans united for now by Turkey’s anti-government protests - The Washington Post

Istanbul’s bitterly rival soccer fans united for now by Turkey’s anti-government protests

By Associated Press, Updated: Monday, June 10, 3:47 PM

ISTANBUL — The protests in Turkey have accomplished the seemingly impossible: uniting fans of Istanbul’s three bitterly rival soccer teams.

Normally, there is no love lost among supporters of Fenerbahce, Galatasaray and Besiktas. Ferocious confrontations are common, and Galatasaray’s stadium has earned the nickname “Hell” because of the intimidating atmosphere for opposing teams.

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