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May 9, 2008
No. 7267

Loud Cheers Of “Allahu Akbar” During Turkish Soccer Game

<P class=blog>In the final game of Fortis cup, between the Turkish teams Genclerbirligi and Kayserispor, a total of 28 penalties were shot to break the tie. Throughout the shots crowds that filled the stadium loudly chanted “Ya Allah Bismillah”, “Allahu Akbar” .<P class=blog>Source: Vatan, Hurriyet, May 8, 2008

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