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[Kikapu]

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“We have decided to place Lefke Türk in the [Greek Cypriot] fourth division as this situation does not run counter to FIFA’s regulations,” said Greek Cypriot Football Federation, or KOP, Vice President Andeas Sandis.

The Greek Cypriot fourth division is on a par in quality with northern Cyprus’ play-off league.

Sandis, however, said Lefke Türk would not be able to play its matches on the northern side of the divided island because Turkish Cyprus is not recognized by FIFA.

It is expected that the club will play its matches at Pirgo stadium, although Lefke Türk officials have reportedly complained about the state of the non-grass pitch at the ground.

They just need to drop the word "Türk" from the teams name and just go by "Lefke" since there are no other teams using the name "Lefke" to confuse which is which.

[Viewpoint]

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“We have decided to place Lefke Türk in the [Greek Cypriot] fourth division as this situation does not run counter to FIFA’s regulations,” said Greek Cypriot Football Federation, or KOP, Vice President Andeas Sandis.

The Greek Cypriot fourth division is on a par in quality with northern Cyprus’ play-off league.

Sandis, however, said Lefke Türk would not be able to play its matches on the northern side of the divided island because Turkish Cyprus is not recognized by FIFA.

It is expected that the club will play its matches at Pirgo stadium, although Lefke Türk officials have reportedly complained about the state of the non-grass pitch at the ground.

They just need to drop the word "Türk" from the teams name and just go by "Lefke" since there are no other teams using the name "Lefke" to confuse which is which.

Why? isnt that discrimination and a taste of what TCs would face in a united Cyprus.

[Kikapu]

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“We have decided to place Lefke Türk in the [Greek Cypriot] fourth division as this situation does not run counter to FIFA’s regulations,” said Greek Cypriot Football Federation, or KOP, Vice President Andeas Sandis.

The Greek Cypriot fourth division is on a par in quality with northern Cyprus’ play-off league.

Sandis, however, said Lefke Türk would not be able to play its matches on the northern side of the divided island because Turkish Cyprus is not recognized by FIFA.

It is expected that the club will play its matches at Pirgo stadium, although Lefke Türk officials have reportedly complained about the state of the non-grass pitch at the ground.

They just need to drop the word "Türk" from the teams name and just go by "Lefke" since there are no other teams using the name "Lefke" to confuse which is which.

Why? isnt that discrimination and a taste of what TCs would face in a united Cyprus.

Not at all. If the team is playing all their games in the south, then perhaps some GCs will too play for them, therefore the term "Türk" becomes obsolete, just as they won't be able to fly the "trnc" flag either but the RoC's flag instead, alongside their team flag.

[EricSeans]

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“We have decided to place Lefke Türk in the [Greek Cypriot] fourth division as this situation does not run counter to FIFA’s regulations,” said Greek Cypriot Football Federation, or KOP, Vice President Andeas Sandis.

The Greek Cypriot fourth division is on a par in quality with northern Cyprus’ play-off league.

Sandis, however, said Lefke Türk would not be able to play its matches on the northern side of the divided island because Turkish Cyprus is not recognized by FIFA.

It is expected that the club will play its matches at Pirgo stadium, although Lefke Türk officials have reportedly complained about the state of the non-grass pitch at the ground.

They just need to drop the word "Türk" from the teams name and just go by "Lefke" since there are no other teams using the name "Lefke" to confuse which is which.

Why? isnt that discrimination and a taste of what TCs would face in a united Cyprus.

What matters is how good they are at football, not their ethnic origin. Developments like this can bring down barriers, often literally.

[Viewpoint]

Why cant they call themselves what they want?

[CBBB]

Why cant they call themselves what they want?

Perhaps they are ashamed to be called Turks and be associated with the likes of you.

[Viewpoint]

You are being stupid again.

[kurupetos]

You are being stupid again.

It is contagious when you are around.

[denizaksulu]

You are being stupid again.

It is contagious when you are around.

But what did VP say wrong? Whats in a name? What are the GCs afraid of?

[kurupetos]

You are being stupid again.

It is contagious when you are around.

But what did VP say wrong? Whats in a name? What are the GCs afraid of?

They are afraid of mosquitos. They are very annoying in the summer and they all come from the occupied areas.