Gezi Resistance Banner in Göztepe v. Hatay Soccer Game

During a soccer game Göztepe v. Hatay teams in Izmir province, spectators flashed a banner commemorating those who were killed in Gezi Resistance.

Several people also chanted “Everywhere is Taksim, everywhere is resistance” - one of most chanted slogans related to the movement. 

According to various news sources in Hatay province, several spectators opened up a massive banner at the 31st minute - symbolizing the license plate number of Hatay province - at last night’s soccer game in the western province of Izmir. 

Prepared by Viva Göztepe group, the banner said “Do we call them dead now?” - a banner dedicated to those who were killed in the Gezi Resistance. 

The game was played within Turkey’s Spor Toto 2nd Soccer League Division. 

On minute 35 - symbolizing the license plate number of Izmir - hundreds of soccer fans shouted “Everywhere is Taksim, everywhere is resistance”. 

Some spectators in Alsancak Stadium were also seen carrying the posters of Abdullah Cömert and İsmail Korkmaz. (YY/BM)

* Click here to read the original article in Turkish.