In this undated but recent photograph, footballer Cevher Toktas, 32, is seen prior to a soccer match in the northwestern province of Bursa, Turkey.

Arda Turan: With more than 90 appearances and 17 goals for the national team, Turan is one of the most famous Turkish players of modern times, having played for Spanish clubs Athletico Madrid and Barcelona. The European soccer federation prohibits political statements in stadiums. PARIS (AP) — Turkish players defied UEFA with another military salute in Turkey’s 1-1 draw with France in their European Championship qualifier on Monday. This is a list of Turkey international footballers – football players who have played for the …

Mahmut Tekdemir, Burak Yilmaz, Merih Demiral and Umut Meras were among the Turkish players to salute the fans after their goal against France. Best Turkish Soccer Players | List of Famous Footballers from Turkey ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities have arrested a former top-tier soccer player who confessed to killing his 5-year-old son while the boy was being treated in a hospital on suspicion of a… UEFA was already looking into Turkish players’ salutes from during and after Friday’s 1-0 win over Albania. May 14, 2020 GMT. Europe; Turkish soccer player confesses to killing son in hospital. Turkish soccer, hobbled by fallen giants and rife with conspiracy theories, can no longer match Europe’s powerhouses. Turkish authorities have arrested a former top-tier soccer player who confessed to killing his 5-year-old son while the boy was being treated in hospital on …