What football team does Erdogan support?

Kasımpaşa S.K.

Full name	Kasımpaşa Sportif Faaliyetleri A.Ş.
Founded	15 January 1921 as Kasımpaşa Gençlik Kulübü
Ground	Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium
Capacity	14,234
Owner	Turgay Ciner

Is Erdogan a football player?

In his youth, Erdoğan played semi-professional football at a local club. Fenerbahçe wanted him to transfer to the club but his father prevented it. The stadium of the local football club in the district where he grew up, Kasımpaşa S.K. is named after him.

When did Erdogan get power in Turkey?

The presidency of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan began when Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took the oath of office on 28 August 2014 and became the 12th president of Turkey.

Does Erdogan own basaksehir?

Among the first to convey their congratulations: Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish president whose image is inextricably linked to Basaksehir. It’s no coincidence that the district of Basaksehir is also a hotbed of AKP support, while the club has acquired the disparaging nickname “Erdogan FC” in some quarters.

Who supports Fenerbahce?

Fenerbahçe SK, a major Turkish multi-sport club based in Istanbul, Turkey, have developed a strong following since their foundation in 1907. They are one of the most popular clubs in Turkey, with 40\% of Turkey supporting them, and the most popular in Istanbul and Ankara.

How many years has Erdogan in power?

The current president is Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has held the office since 28 August 2014. Since 9 July 2018, Erdoğan has served as the first president under the new executive system of government. The president is directly elected by eligible Turkish voters for a five-year term, renewable once.

When was Istanbul basaksehir founded?

1990
İstanbul Başakşehir F.K./Years founded

Can Erdogan shape Turkey’s young generation in his image?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech in Ankara on Sept. 5, 2019. ADEM ALTAN/AFP via Getty Images Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s online address to students on June 26 was the latest sign that his efforts to shape Turkey’s young generation in his image have failed.

Could the youth bring about Erdogan’s final defeat?

Instead, the country’s youth could bring about his final defeat. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech in Ankara on Sept. 5, 2019. ADEM ALTAN/AFP via Getty Images

What did Erdogan’s speech to students on June 26 mean?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s online address to students on June 26 was the latest sign that his efforts to shape Turkey’s young generation in his image have failed. Thousands of students joining the YouTube livestream disliked the video and used the comments section to criticize Erdogan and tell him that he wouldn’t get their vote.

Will Erdogan’s ‘no votes for You’ campaign raise a new generation?

As they now say “no votes for you,” Erdogan has not only failed to raise a generation of supporters, but may have raised the generation that will finally defeat him. Gonul Tol is the director of the Middle East Institute’s Center for Turkish Studies.