Turkish president stands with national team in quarterfinal clash against Netherlands

BERLIN

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is watching the EURO 2024 quarter-final match between Türkiye and the Netherlands in Berlin from the stands.

Erdogan is present at the Berlin Olympic Stadium along with first lady Emine Erdogan, Youth and Sports Minister Osman Askin Bak, Türkiye’s ambassador Ahmet Basar Sen, President of the Turkish Football Federation Mehmet Buyukeksi, and other officials.

Upon arrival, Erdogan was welcomed and greeted by Turkish fans, and he also waved at them.

The Turkish leader also greeted the national football players, who after finishing their warm-up exercises, were returning to the locker room.

The quarterfinal match between Türkiye and the Netherlands began at 1900 GMT.

*Writing by Zehra Nur Duz