Turkey Earthquake: Besiktas vs Antalyaspor – In the match against Antalyaspor in the SuperLig, the team’s supporters showered the pitch at Istanbul’s Vodafone Park with thousands of toys. The toys will be given to children affected by the recent massive earthquake in Turkey. The club had requested its fans to bring toys to the stadium, and many of the 40,000 spectators responded. The match had been postponed from November due to a terror attack on Istanbul’s Istiklal Street. Follow Football News Updates on InsideSport.IN.
The earthquake, which occurred on February 6, devastated the southern region of Turkey, causing widespread damage and loss of life. Many families were left homeless, and the lives of children were forever changed.
The fans of Besiktas recognized the need to support those impacted by the tragedy and chose to make a difference in a meaningful way. The club had requested its fans to bring toys to the stadium, and many of the 40,000 spectators responded.
Turkey Earthquake: Besiktas fans shower pitch with thousands of stuffed toys for children impacted by Turkish earthquakes, WATCH VIDEO
At the 4:17 mark, the game was paused to remember the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey’s southern region three weeks ago. Fans threw plush toys and scarves onto the field in a show of support for the children affected by the disaster.
Turkey Earthquake: Besiktas fans shower pitch with thousands of stuffed toys for children impacted by Turkish earthquakes, WATCH VIDEO
Besiktas fans threw hundreds of stuffed animals on the pitch for kids in the region affected by the recent earthquakes pic.twitter.com/i2o7p2NBgV— 433 (@433) February 26, 2023
The toys donated by the spectators were collected by players and staff and sent to the affected areas to be distributed to children impacted by the disaster.
“Bir başkadır benim memleketim…” pic.twitter.com/cipmCNXUry
— beIN SPORTS Türkiye (@beINSPORTS_TR) February 26, 2023
Christian Atsu Tribute
Before the kickoff, fans paid tribute to the more than 50,000 victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, including former Chelsea player Christian Atsu and goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan, both of whom had played in Turkey. The ceremony brought some players to tears on the field.
