Product Description
Until recently, Istanbul had stadiums that were equally shared by fans of both home and away teams. Nowadays, however, fans of the visiting team are not allowed to watch the matches from the stadium.
Every day, the sports culture is losing its virtuous qualities, and sportsmanship, which is now almost seen as a term from the past, is being overshadowed by a relentless pursuit of victory at any cost. While the role of sports in providing an outlet for large crowds has diminished, and while insults and unruly behavior are increasingly seen as acceptable, and while fandom has become a dominant social factor, it appears that the measures taken have reduced violence. However, the problem persists with the erosion of the benefits of sportsmanship. The experience of the past twenty years shows that the polarization prevalent in society is now reflected in the world of sports with even more rigid divisions. In reality, sports teaches the importance of fair and sportsmanlike competition, perseverance, discipline, friendship, peace, brotherhood, and good character – in short, how to be a good person.
A Legacy of Excellence: Bringing together sports heroes from around the world, this endeavor aims to highlight the entertainment, virtuosity, and passion that make sports a spectacle, while also reminding us that this phenomenon, rooted in competition, has become the world's largest industry.