Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew:
“We are not representatives of Greece in Turkey. The Greek minority in Turkey is respectful of the laws of Turkey and is an inseparable part of it.”
Turkish Football Player Deniz Gül:
“My father is Turkish, my mother is Swedish, but I’ve always felt more connected to my father’s roots. Since childhood, I have always wanted to play for Turkey.”
Australian player Milos Degenek:
"None of Turkey's 26 players have been to a World Cup. We have nine players who have been to a World Cup.
Turkey hasn't been World Cup since 2002."
Almost half of the women drafted into the Greek military under the new system reportedly quit in the very first days, pointing to harsh conditions and poor infrastructure.