President Erdoğan sends message of support to national football team: 'Time to write a new epic'

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has rallied behind the Turkish national football team with a video message of strong support as they embark on their journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team is set to play its first match in Group D against Australia.

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Every single one of the 86 million people are united in the same feeling today.

Erdoğan highlighted the widespread national excitement, stating that "every single one of the 86 million people are united in the same feeling today." He invoked a powerful slogan, declaring, "Turkey does not end until we say it ends," and urged the team, "It is time to write a new epic. May your goals be successful."

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Turkey does not end until we say it ends. It is time to write a new epic. May your goals be successful.

The president reminded the players that they carry the nation's prayers, hopes, history, and pride onto the world stage. He assured them of the unwavering support from every corner of Turkey, emphasizing that "hearts will beat with you" from thousands of kilometers away.

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You are the children of Turkey who carry our Star and Crescent flag to the world's biggest stage.

Recalling the pride of the team's third-place finish in the 2002 World Cup, Erdoğan expressed his belief that "we will write this epic together." He concluded with well wishes, stating, "May God be your helper, may your goals be successful, the flag is with you, hope is with you, prayers are with you, may your path and fortune be bright, our children."

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We have witnessed many times how you have fought with the understanding that 'it does not end until we say it ends' and what you have achieved for Turkey.