"Match divides Turkish migrants' loyalties
Match divides Turkish migrants' loyalties
The large Turkish community in Kreuzberg, Berlin will be showing support for both sides in the European championship semi-final football match between Germany and Turkey
A German and two Turkish flags are tightened between houses in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Germany will meet Turkey in the semi-final of the Euro 2008 soccer championships on Wednesday, June 25, 2008.
(AP Photo/Franka Bruns)FATIH TERIM: WE DON'T NEED A MIRACLE AGAINST GERMANY
We can beat Germany in their Euro 2008 semi-final on Wednesday without needing a miracle, coach Fatih Terim said.
"As far as I know there are three results you can get in football, there is no result called 'miracle' in football," he told a news conference on Tuesday.
For Turks seeking path to EU, European soccer conquests ease bitterness of ties to West - International Herald Tribune
How can Turkey beat Germany?
Talking point: Taking on Germany is hard enough even without having four players banned and at least as many injured. So what should Turkey's strategy be?German, Turkish FAs stress friendly rivalry
Dr Theo Zwanziger and Hasan Doğan, respective presidents of the German and Turkish FAs, have asked rival fans to "celebrate together" their teams' semi-final contest.Germany - Turkey: I did it!
Tonight, again?!!
Yes, for the very first time I bought a t-shirt of the Turkish national team. Never did that in my life, not even when the Dutch were playing Euro 1988 and won the finals...
Turkish National Team squad that is left!....
Turkey squad ahead of the Euro 2008 semi-final against Germany in Basel.Fearless Turkey ready for Germany
Fatih Terim said there were "no miracles in football" as his depleted Turkey team prepared to take on revitalised Germany for a place in Sunday's UEFA EURO 2008™ final.Fenerbahçe trio come good for Turkey
Fatih Terim will select some little-tested Turkey players this evening but Fenerbahçe SK's young guns at least have recent experience of a spectacular European run.Spirited Turkey in Terim's image
Turkey coach Fatih Terim believes that his passion and unwavering faith in his players' ability is a key reason why they have overcome adversity to reach the semis.EURO's greatest games
Talking point: Inspired by Turkey's thrilling 3-2 victory against the Czech Republic, euro2008.com takes its pick of ten of the best EURO games. Which is the best?Terim looking for another Löw moment
Fatih Terim is aiming to continue his unbeaten record against Joachim Löw as the two meet again in Basel on Wednesday as head coaches of Turkey and Germany.Restless Ballack champing at the bit
Germany captain Michael Ballack has revealed that he and his team-mates cannot wait to face Turkey in Wednesday's semi-final having had almost a week off.Watching Turkey with tunnel vision
euro2008.com's Turkey reporter Yakir Mizrahi has lived every moment of his nation's run to the semi-final, but as he admits, an early goal or two would be quite nice.Hamit preparing for insider job
For Turkey midfielder Hamit Altıntop, born and raised in the industrial city of Gelsenkirchen, this evening's semi-final against Germany holds a special significance.One striker or two for Germany?
Team blog: Germany's preparation for the semi-final against Turkey is sure to be as methodical as ever, but will the Joachim Löw's tactics break the mould?
Tonight we shall win again
Mehmet Ali Birand
'Wunderkinder' take on Germany
Turkish high school history lessons recall stories of how only hundreds of brave Turkish soldiers, and not more, secured great victories against “the mighty armies of the western countries.” The stories may sound exaggerated, but a Turkish victory tonight on the football pitch will be no lessEuro 2008 or World 2008?
Football cups are passionate sporting events, as demonstrated by the current Euro 2008 euphoria. Following the Turkey-Croatia match, even those who aren't particularly interested in football have started to enjoy it.
Calling it a ‘miracle'
Will we be able to see a repeat of the miracle we witnessed last Friday night again tomorrow? Will the Turkish national team be able to beat the Germans in Basel after its victory against the Croatians?
