DIDIER Drogba and Emmanuel Eboue face fines from the Turkish FA after displaying vests bearing tributes to Nelson Mandela.
The two Ivory Coast internationals unveiled their personal messages after Galatasaray’s game against Elazigspor on Friday, their first game after the death of South African icon Mandela.
Chelsea legend Drogba peeled off his shirt at the 2-0 win to reveal a tribute which said: ‘Thank you Madiba’ and former Arsenal defender Eboue’s vest said: ‘Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela’.
The Turkish FA (TFF) are planning to summon the Galatasaray pair to appear before the Professional Football Discipline Committee because they had not sought prior permission to display their messages. It is in contrast to England where games this weekend have been preceded by a minute of applause in celebration of Mandela’s life and his role in ending apartheid in South Africa and transforming the international profile of Africa.
Plans to discipline Drogba and Eboue are certain to attract criticism and fuel debate in Turkey, where the TFF are trying to keep political imagery out of football as directed by FIFA, although it has proved increasingly difficult in a football-crazy nation beset by political tension. CLICK HERE FOR MORE GIST
Posted: at 8-12-2013 09:56 PM (11 years ago) | Newbie
osamabinladin at 8-12-2013 10:18 PM (11 years ago) (m)
Posted: at 8-12-2013 10:18 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
Divine5678 at 9-12-2013 12:09 AM (11 years ago) (m)
Don't call white people.Turkey belong even to the lower level of 3rd world countries .they are uncivilsed.I blame those that have to do anything with them.Come to Europe,then you will notice how primitve they are.Disgusting life style.
Posted: at 9-12-2013 12:09 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
The Turkish FA (TFF) planning to summon the Galatasaray pair to appear before the Professional Football Discipline Committee is hopelessness in d 1st place, In Turkey there are racist against Black players, what have they done about that?. People are celebrating Mandela's death everywhere in d World so, what's wrong if Footballers did the same? But in England, a minute was applauded in celebration of Mandela’s life and his role in ending apartheid in South Africa and transforming the international profile of Africa.
Posted: at 9-12-2013 05:32 AM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
kins4real at 9-12-2013 05:57 AM (11 years ago) (m)
Different country with different rules....... but i wonder how some stupid Nigerian respond to issues.... U need to use your brain. If anything happen u keep on shouting Muslims or Islam. but When any bad thing happen from someone of your faith all you will say is END of TIME....... I think before u make any comment u should think well.
Posted: at 9-12-2013 05:57 AM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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