«Locomotive” for the second time this season to meet with Turkish club – this time with “Fenerbahce” in the 1/16 finals of the Europe League. Even before the fall of the Su-24 “railroad” have met twice with the “Besiktas” and remember these games fierce opposition fans of the two clubs.
The draw for the UEFA Europa League 1/16 brought Moscow “Locomotive” with Istanbul “Fenerbahce”. With a light hand UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino, got balls with the names of the clubs, Russian sport once again have to raise the issue of relations with Turkey damaged after the crash of the Su-24 and the death of one of the pilots.
«Locomotive” will play with “Fenerbahce “16 and 25 February. The first match of “railroad” will spend on the road, and then would have to host a Turkish side in Moscow.
It can be expected that this confrontation will be accompanied by a strong negative background, and not only because of the known events on the Syrian border. Russian relations with the Turkish club’s fans managed to deteriorate before the downed bomber.
In the group stage of the Europa League “Locomotive” met with “Besiktas”. The first meeting in Moscow was marked by a series of clashes between fans of the two clubs. UEFA then had to bring a case under article “riots in the stands.” Guests will remember these incidents, and the arrival of “Loco” in Istanbul to prepare a response.
Returning fans have told a lot of horror stories: about the stabbing, arranged in one of Istanbul’s parks to match the stolen backpacks, about the fight with the local police, on the provocative gestures and slogans from fans “Besiktas”. And reported that unknown persons tried to enter the VIP-box of the stadium reserved for officials of the “Locomotive”.
It will now, in February next year is uncertain. Although in some ways you can be sure: in Russia exactly come less Turkish fans than in October, and to ensure their safety and order in the stadium in Cherkizovo will be easier.
Visa-free regime for Turkish citizens will suspended from 1 January, and the Turkish Foreign Ministry shortly after the crash gave the recommendation to avoid travel to Russia.
For Russians direct obstacle to attend the game in Istanbul not. For its part, Turkey will not become a visa to enter. Vice-President of “Fenerbahce” Mahmut Uslu hopes that the game with the “locomotive” will help restore good relations the two countries.
«You know, what in Russian media. Matches are coming in this regard is particularly interesting and tense. But I am sure that we will be able to pass on, our team is stronger than the “Locomotive”. We are happy lot.
And we hope that our matches against “Locomotive” help establish peace between Turkey and Russia, which is staggered. Sport should unite! I do not know how the situation will be the situation with the audience, our fans empty the stadium in Russia? All this needs to be discussed. And in February in Russia is cold, it will be difficult. But I believe in “Fenerbahce»,
– quoted Uslu “SE”.
Immediately after the draw in the “Locomotive” they said they would ask UEFA to move the game on a neutral field, to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
«We can not cancel the draw. We think over with the matches on neutral ground, but most likely, the game will be in Turkey. We are not lit at the draw, I think everything will be fine. I think it’s a worthy opposition. We hope to go further. We have this chance. The “Fenerbahce” a strong team, but we are not worse. If we play as guest appearances in the Europa League, then all should be well. The atmosphere of good football in Turkey, suffer fiercely. Well, we have the experience of playing in Turkey – with the “Besiktas” – said sports director of “Locomotive” Kirill Kotov TASS.
Later, UEFA confirmed that the matches to be held in Turkey and Russia. Security measures at the same time should be the same as those adopted by other European cup games.
«UEFA is aware of the tension between the two countries, but earlier it was decided not to breed Russian and Turkish teams in the draw. Both matches will be played in stadiums which are home to both teams. As in every game, for these matches will take the necessary security measures, “- said the press service of UEFA.
Earlier” Locomotive “allowed for the ability to travel to Turkey for another reason . In the championship of Russia is the winter break, and teams should conduct training camp in some kind of warm countries. Turkey for years has been a favorite destination for low cost travel and a good infrastructure.
Immediately after the collapse of the Su-24, many of Russia’s team refused to travel to Turkey, but the president of “Loco” Olga Smorodskaya said it would not cancel the planned charges. However, when the RAF issued a recommendation to find other place to gather, “railroad” obeyed.
Russian athletes and teams have not just have to feel the cooling of relations with Turkey . The Euroleague Basketball will soon come the second group stage, and the high probability that CSKA, “Lokomotiv-Kuban” and “Khimki” will meet with some of the Turkish teams. In volleyball Champions League just two teams – Kazan “Zenith” and Moscow “Dynamo” – will travel to Ankara. In the women’s tournament analogue meeting of Russia and Turkey could begin at the stage of the playoffs.
Men’s water polo team need to make travel to Turkey for the World League qualifier. Previously, there have already traveled female football team. “Times” talked with representatives of the national team and they said they did not experienced the negative from the Turkish side.
It is important to remember that Turkey held several senior tournaments, which will be held selection for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. January 4 in Ankara will start the European competition among women’s volleyball teams. We’ll have to visit Turkey archers, boxers, thekvondistam, fighters and masters of table tennis, if they do not want to miss the main starts of four years.
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