When Istanbul citizens demonstrated against the construction of Gezi Park and Erdogan's policies in the summer of 2013, they received support from the ultra factions of three of the city's soccer clubs. In pursuit of their common goal, the fanatical supporters were willing to overcome their deep-rooted mutual dislike and participate in the demonstrations together as "Istanbul United." For years, the ultra-fans of the three main soccer clubs in Istanbul, Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş, have been known worldwide for their unconditional support of their teams.
The story of an extraordinary alliance of rival soccer fans in Istanbul during the Gezi protests in 2013.
When Istanbul citizens demonstrated against the construction of Gezi Park and Erdogan's policies in the summer of 2013, they received support from the ultra factions of three of the city's soccer clubs.
In pursuit of their common goal, the fanatical supporters were willing to overcome their deep-rooted mutual dislike and participate in the demonstrations together as "Istanbul United."
For years, the ultra-fans of the three main soccer clubs in Istanbul, Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş, have been known worldwide for their unconditional support of their teams.