| Eto’o pictured earlier this week with Mayor of Antalya Mr Menderes Türel, the President of Antalyaspor Mr Ali Şafak Öztürk, with the president of Turkey, who supported him |
Samuel
Eto’o’s charity match, scheduled for today (Saturday) in Antalya,
Turkey, has been canceled, according to unconfirmed reports. Players
and staff who have already arrived are safe, at least according to Fabio
Capello, who managed to get a word out to reporters.
Eto’o’s charity match, scheduled for today (Saturday) in Antalya,
Turkey, has been canceled, according to unconfirmed reports. Players
and staff who have already arrived are safe, at least according to Fabio
Capello, who managed to get a word out to reporters.
“…the news has reached us in Antalya, there’s a bit of anxiety, but here all is quiet.”-Fabio Capello
The charity match was going to be a grand occasion. Stars and legends from all around the world
were answering the former Barcelona, Inter, and Chelsea striker’s call
to help raise money for his foundation, including such illustrious names
as Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, and
Eden Hazard. Recently retired legends were set to play as well, such as
Marcel Desailly and Jay-Jay Okocha.
were answering the former Barcelona, Inter, and Chelsea striker’s call
to help raise money for his foundation, including such illustrious names
as Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, and
Eden Hazard. Recently retired legends were set to play as well, such as
Marcel Desailly and Jay-Jay Okocha.
Reigning World footballer of the year Lionel Messi and his teammate
Andres Iniesta have cancelled their flights to Turkey following the
failed military coup in the country.
Andres Iniesta have cancelled their flights to Turkey following the
failed military coup in the country.
Despite a few late
cancellations, such as Jose Mourinho who withdrew just the day before,
many had already flown in to Antalya, or were about to start traveling
when at least part of the Turkish military staged a coup and threw the
country into utter chaos.
cancellations, such as Jose Mourinho who withdrew just the day before,
many had already flown in to Antalya, or were about to start traveling
when at least part of the Turkish military staged a coup and threw the
country into utter chaos.
It’s also not clear whether the
match will go ahead today (Saturday). Common sense would dictate that
it will not, and the emphasis will shift to making sure everyone who had
already arrived returns home safely.
match will go ahead today (Saturday). Common sense would dictate that
it will not, and the emphasis will shift to making sure everyone who had
already arrived returns home safely.