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Saturday, 16 July 2016

Lionel Messi and Iniesta cancel Turkey flights for Samuel Eto'o match following failed Military coup

Reigning World footballer of the year Lionel Messi and his teammate Andres Iniesta have cancelled their flights to Turkey following the failed military coup in the country.

The pair were scheduled to join other football stars play a match in Turkey today Saturday July 16th that was organised by Samuel Eto'o, their former teammate, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his charity foundation. However, the match has been cancelled after a military coup was attempted in Turkey late Friday night.
Barcelona football club posted a Tweet confirming both players were in Spain and wouldn't be traveling to Turkey for the match.

Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez, Eden Hazard, Francesco Totti, Michael Essien, Xavi Hernandez, Carles Puyol, Eric Abidal, Jay Jay Okocha, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Andres Iniesta, Demba Ba, Didier Drogba and Arda Turan were all expected to take part in the game.

at 7/16/2016 10:20:00 am

24 comments:

  1. Unknown16 July 2016 at 10:24

    Good one this life no get SEASON 2.
    SAMUEL U DON SEE WHAT U DID TO UR SELF, ARE U FROM TURKEY?
    MUSLIMS ARE KILLERS GUYS SO UNA DID THE BEST THING OO SO THAT THEY WON'T USE UNA HEAD TO EXERCISE THEIR ANGER.













    #sad indeed

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  2. NaijaStore16 July 2016 at 10:27

    Safety 1st

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  3. Unknown16 July 2016 at 10:27

    Best decision! They can't afford to be in a country with unstable political grounds right now

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  4. Unknown16 July 2016 at 10:28

    Okay

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  5. AbokiDaWarriBoy16 July 2016 at 10:33

    They support each other unlike Nollywood actors!



    ~glo rule your world~ cos I do•

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  6. Unknown16 July 2016 at 10:34

    Na Eto'o I dey pity. He has lost so much. Linda take note!

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  7. Unknown16 July 2016 at 10:38

    Issokay seen

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  8. Unknown16 July 2016 at 10:43

    Good o
    -D great anonymous now as Vivian Reginalds

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  9. Unknown16 July 2016 at 10:47

    Eayah

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  10. Unknown16 July 2016 at 10:54

    Okkk

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  11. Bonita Bislam16 July 2016 at 10:57

    Berra for em wallahi

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  12. Bonita Bislam16 July 2016 at 10:57

    Berra for em wallahi

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  13. BONARIO NNAGS16 July 2016 at 10:57

    Better for them. They can't afford to take such risk



    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

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  14. Unknown16 July 2016 at 11:02

    It's OK...

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  15. NaijaDeltaBabe16 July 2016 at 11:05

    So sad!


    ...merited happiness

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  16. Alloy Chikezie16 July 2016 at 11:25

    Good for them.

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  17. Unknown16 July 2016 at 13:01

    FOR SAFETY









    AUNTY LINDA 👩

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  18. temmylee516 July 2016 at 14:03

    nice decision........... may be Samuel Eto'o should postpone the match.

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  19. Unknown16 July 2016 at 14:49

    hmm

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  20. Unknown16 July 2016 at 18:52

    safety first...#onMYway...

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  21. Godwin 17 July 2016 at 00:01

    Na wa ooo good for them tho








    *NWA 042*

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  22. Anonymous17 July 2016 at 10:28

    So goood they named him twice. Jay Jay Okocha

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