Women, children attend Turkish league soccer matches for free; attempt to curb violence
By Associated Press, Updated: Friday, September 30, 2:54 PM
ANKARA, Turkey — Women and children under 16 will watch Turkish league games for free starting this weekend, part of the national soccer association’s bid to reduce violence at male-dominated games.
Turkey is trying to encourage more women and children to attend games and change matches — frequently marred by violence, insults and obscenities — into more family friendly events.
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