Tottenham send fans warning ahead of Europa League clash with Galatasaray amid heightened tensions in Istanbul following Ankara terror attack
- Tottenham travel to Galatasaray for their Europa League match on Thursday evening
- An attack in Ankara at the end of October killed seven people and injured 20
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Tottenham have liaised with the British Embassy in Turkiye to warn traveling fans of the increased tensions and police presence in Istanbul since the latest terror attack in the country.
Seven were killed and more than 20 injured in an armed attack on the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries near the capital Ankara on October 23.
More than 2,000 Spurs fans will travel on Thursday to watch them play Galatasaray in the Europa League and there are concerns about possible flashpoints caused by a combination of the tensions of the terror threat, the war in the Middle East and the Jewish club from North -London. heritage, which is reflected in songs and banners, on top of the usual football rivalry.
Spurs have warned people with tickets to be patient and prepare for security screenings as they enter the stadium.
They also reminded fans of their flag policy ahead of the game at Rams Park. All flags must be approved in advance by Galatasaray and the local police and have a fire certificate.
Tottenham will play Galatasaray from Istanbul in the Europa League match on Thursday evening
Spurs fans have been warned about the club’s flag policy, which bans banners ‘of any political or religious belief’.
The match comes less than a month after an armed attack in the Turkish capital Ankara
“The club has always believed that a football match is primarily a moment to show loyalty to a football team,” said Spurs advice on flags.
“A football match is not an appropriate arena to display flags of any political or religious belief, or anything that could potentially be considered inflammatory. These can also be national flags in times of political conflict, campaigns or issues.”