Sunday, June 03, 2007

In Turkey, It’s First Down and Miles to Go - New York Times

"In Turkey, It’s First Down and Miles to Go
Mark St. Amant

The Gazi Warriors and the Hacettepe Red Deers prepared last month in Ankara for the championship of the Turkish football league.

By MARK ST. AMANT
Published: June 3, 2007

Until recently, I never would have guessed that a football mecca could take shape anywhere near the actual Mecca. But then I received an e-mail message from a Hilmi Celtikciolu."

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