Police detain a Turkish fan after he resists when his child is taken for lighting a flare ahead of the Euro 2024 quarterfinal match between Netherlands and Türkiye in Berlin, Germany on July 06, 2024. (AA Photo)
By Newsroom
Jul 6, 2024 8:05 PM
Turkish fans encountered difficulties with German police as they marched toward the Berlin Olympic Stadium for the Euro 2024 quarterfinals between Türkiye and the Netherlands.
Reports indicate that some fans faced harsh treatment, with instances of force used against women and children. Several fans were detained amid the tense atmosphere.
Almanya’da düzenlenen 2024 Avrupa Futbol Şampiyonası (EURO 2024) çeyrek final mücadelesinde Hollanda ile Türkiye takımları, Berlin Olimpiyat Stadyumu’nda karşılaşacak. Türk taraftarlar maç öncesi Berlin sokaklarında milli takıma destek verdi. Bölgede yoğun güvenlik önlemi alan polis ekipleri, Türk taraftarlara toplu yürümek yerine küçük gruplar halinde hareket etmeleri yönünde uyarıda bulundu. ( Mahmut Serdar Alakuş – Anadolu Ajansı )BERLIN, GERMANY – JULY 06: Police stand as advising to move in small groups rather than walking together in large crowds while Fans of Turkiye, holding Turkish flags, gather to show their support on the streets ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Turkiye in Berlin, Germany on July 06, 2024. BERLIN, GERMANY – JULY 06: The police, taking extensive security measures, requested Turkish fans to move in small groups instead of walking together in large groups. ( Mahmut Serdar Alakuş – Anadolu Agency )BERLIN, GERMANY – JULY 06: Father of a child who is lighting a torch reacts after police officers detain the child who is lighting a torch as Turkish fans with Turkish flags gather in the streets to show their solidarity ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Turkiye on July 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. ( Mahmut Serdar Alakuş – Anadolu Agency )BERLIN, GERMANY – JULY 06: Mother of a child refuses to let go of the child who is lighting a torch as police teams try to detain the child as Turkish fans with Turkish flags gather in the streets to show their solidarity ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Turkiye on July 06, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. It is thought that the police teams standing with the child and his mother are waiting for a lawyer or social worker. ( Mahmut Serdar Alakuş – Anadolu Agency )
Is it intentional?
The German police implemented stringent security measures, causing tension and anxiety among the Turkish fans. German police intentionally targeted Turkish fans, particularly those making gray wolf signs, leading to several arrests.
The incident also highlighted emotional moments, with a young fan visibly upset and crying due to the situation. Another fan responded to the police actions by pointing to the crescent-star emblem on his jersey, seemingly expressing defiance or solidarity.
The incident reflects a challenging atmosphere surrounding the match, where tensions between fans and local authorities escalated, impacting the matchday experience for Turkish supporters in Berlin.
Police detain a Turkish fan after he resists when his child is taken for lighting a flare ahead of the Euro 2024 quarterfinal match between Netherlands and Türkiye in Berlin, Germany on July 06, 2024. (AA Photo)
