Istanbul CL Final chaos | City Matters statement (p 133)

Citizen of Legoland said:
Political reasons? Erdogan wants to show his country can equal other EU nations in hosting big sporting events because that’s his aim, to join the EU. UAE meanwhile want to foster better relations with Turkey and have signed some important bilateral trade deals recently so can’t afford the risk.
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Erdogan needs to have a re-think then. Istanbul proved Turkey CAN'T host big sporting events.

Don't think it goes any deeper than City and UEFA's own self-interests myself.
 
Eds said:
City fan says he was detained, beaten and deported from Istanbul 'for no reason'
https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...ity-fan-says-detained-27309021?utm_source=app
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Fucking disgraceful. Thankfully he is here to tell the tale. He could've easily disappeared and never have been found.


Another shocking report here, hope the lady is okay and recovering well. Events like this should never take place in third world countries, let's remove all the niceties and get to the facts of the matter. Hopefully similar won't happen in Athens but I won't hold my breath.

There has to be some responsibility, Ceferin's head should roll but it won't.
 
I’ll be honest we are going on a family holiday in October to Antalya region, after Istanbul I’m not looking forward to it, just thought the whole place was a shambles, walking the streets constantly looking over your shoulder, we were targeted on the metro to be be mugged but we sussed it and got a few blues together to make sure we got where we needed to be. The buses etc didn’t help and they way we got ripped off at the stadium, Turkey looking to do the Euros fucking good luck with that! The EU need to seriously consider if they want them as member state, I know I wouldn’t.
 
Awful story on the bbc, sorry I can't post it...... can someone one please.
A disabled City fan fell walking over the rubble to the ground fell and ended up hospitalised. She was with her grandchildren who were not allowed in the ambulance and the hospital stay sounds horrendous left sat in her own urine due to lack if attention.
Utterly disgraceful by uefa.
 
bladdered said:
www.manchesterworld.uk

Man City fan shares Istanbul horror story from infamous rubble path accident

Manchester City fan Clare missed the Champions League final as she spent painful hours waiting for treatment in a Turkish hospital.
www.manchesterworld.uk www.manchesterworld.uk

www.manchesterworld.uk

Man City fans share ‘disgusting’ Champions League final experience at hands of UEFA

Manchester City fans were forced to drag wheelchairs through dirt tracks and had vital water confiscated at the Champions League final.
www.manchesterworld.uk www.manchesterworld.uk
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That's the one, many thanks.
 
Blue Maverick said:
I’ll be honest we are going on a family holiday in October to Antalya region, after Istanbul I’m not looking forward to it, just thought the whole place was a shambles, walking the streets constantly looking over your shoulder, we were targeted on the metro to be be mugged but we sussed it and got a few blues together to make sure we got where we needed to be. The buses etc didn’t help and they way we got ripped off at the stadium, Turkey looking to do the Euros fucking good luck with that! The EU need to seriously consider if they want them as member state, I know I wouldn’t.
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It's a pity if that was your experience but the vast majority of city fans had a wonderful time in Istanbul. No reason why turkey shouldn't look at having the euros, had our game been played at Besiktas or Galatasaray would have been easy travel options, the problem was playing at the ataturk stadium. The coastal resorts such as those near antalya are much like many others in the Mediterranean.
 
City & Blue Brazil said:
It's a pity if that was your experience but the vast majority of city fans had a wonderful time in Istanbul. No reason why turkey shouldn't look at having the euros, had our game been played at Besiktas or Galatasaray would have been easy travel options, the problem was playing at the ataturk stadium. The coastal resorts such as those near antalya are much like many others in the Mediterranean.
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If they play games all over Turkey though travelling to them will be a nightmare Christ going 15 miles took 3 hours! I’m hoping your right about our resort I know I’ll not be leaving it
 
Blue Maverick said:
If they play games all over Turkey though travelling to them will be a nightmare Christ going 15 miles took 3 hours! I’m hoping your right about our resort I know I’ll not be leaving it
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I’ve done 5 beach holidays in Turkey. One was a 5* all inclusive so no need to leave the hotel. The others were Marmaris twice and Ovacik (near Olu Deniz) twice. Ate and drank out at loads of places and never any issues. On one of the Ovacik holidays, we did a Jeep safari day trip and it was one of the best day trips I’ve ever done while on holiday. Obviously, I can’t make any 100% guarantees but I’m pretty sure you’ll be fine.
 
City & Blue Brazil said:
It's a pity if that was your experience but the vast majority of city fans had a wonderful time in Istanbul. No reason why turkey shouldn't look at having the euros, had our game been played at Besiktas or Galatasaray would have been easy travel options, the problem was playing at the ataturk stadium. The coastal resorts such as those near antalya are much like many others in the Mediterranean.
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The worse thing that happened to me (away from the UEFA sponsored chaos) was sneezing (quite loudly) in a street one night. This little gang of preteens pissed themselves laughing then followed me and wife for about half an hour shouting "Achoo!" and laughing their heads off. They weren't threatening, though and we both thought it was funny. I found out later that blowing your nose in public is taboo, so maybe sneezing isn't something they see often. Weird, wonderful city
 
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