FIFA’s response following the shootings on the headquarters of the Turkish FA

On Thursday, pictures have been fired from exterior the Turkish Federation, situated in Istanbul. The 7 bullets focused the workplace of Mehmet Buyukeksi (the president), but additionally a gathering room. An incident which luckily triggered no accidents. The perpetrators of the pictures fled by automotive, and are nonetheless wished by the Turkish authorities. The governor of Istanbul indicated within the course of that an investigation had been opened. After this assault on the Turkish Soccer Federation, FIFA and UEFA reacted collectively this Friday, in a press launch.

The press launch from FIFA and UEFA which strongly condemn this assault

“This Thursday, September 1, 2022 in Istanbul, a horrible armed assault was perpetrated in opposition to the employees and buildings of the Turkish Soccer Federation (TFF). Whereas we’re happy that there have been no casualties or accidents, we remorse that people are able to such acts endangering human lives and the security of populations. FIFA and UEFA collectively condemn this act of maximum violence and provides their full help to the TFF, in addition to to all members of its employees in these troublesome occasions. Violence is a scourge that can’t be tolerated in any type.”