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Loud Cheers Of “Allahu Akbar” During Turkish Soccer Game

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” .

Source: Vatan, Hurriyet, May 8, 2008

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