Euro 2024 has highlighted the unique situation of the Turkish diaspora in Germany, where an estimated 2.8 to 2.9 million residents have Turkish roots or passports. This group represents the largest population of Turks outside of Turkey. The tournament has become a test of identity for many Turkish Germans, who often find themselves torn between supporting Germany or Turkey. The presence of a significant number of Turkish supporters at games, such as the Turkey vs. Portugal match, underscores the strong connection they feel to their heritage. For many, the decision on whom to support is clear: 'We live here. We were born here. But our hearts are in Turkey.' The story has been covered extensively by NickMiller79 and RorySmith.
For many Germans with Turkish roots, picking one soccer team to support in Euro 2024 was an easy decision. “We live here. We were born here. But our hearts are in Turkey.” https://t.co/EmLmp87HYF
It feels like most of the 2.8million German-Turks are in the stadium for Turkey vs Portugal today. A piece on the Turkish diaspora in Germany, how they're German until they're Turkish, the non-binary nature of identity & the complications it all brings. https://t.co/bsvBJD0349
A soccer championship has doubled as a test of identity for millions of Germans with Turkish roots. For many, picking one team to support was an easy decision. https://t.co/pF9EXpXAY6
For millions of Turkish Germans the decision over who to support, or even who to play for, is one that is isn’t really a decision at all — On Euro 2024’s ‘other host nation’, identity and how for many the ❤️ overrules the 🧠 🇹🇷 🇩🇪 Story with @RorySmith https://t.co/fYxvbVD1CS
There are two home teams at Euro2024. There are around 2.8m people with Turkish roots in Germany, the most outside Turkey, which was obvious from their first game. A piece on the Turkish diaspora, football's role in it & the complications football brings https://t.co/bsvBJD0349
There are two home teams at #Euro2024 - Germany and Turkey. An estimated 2.9 million German residents have Turkish passports or Turkish roots. It is the largest population of Turks outside of Turkey, and they're making themselves heard this summer. 📝 @NickMiller79