Italian supporter Giacomo, who is a fan of Medipol Başakşehir Technical Director Emre Belözoğlu when he played for Italy’s Inter team, traveled nearly 400 kilometers to meet and see Belözoğlu, whom he referred to as “my idol”.
Italian Giacomo, an Inter supporter, waited for Medipol Başakşehir’s last training to arrive at Artemio Franchi Stadium before the UEFA European Conference League match with Fiorentina, with the currency he prepared to see Belözoğlu.
Speaking to AA correspondent here, Giacomo stated that he is a big fan of Emre Belözoğlu and said, “He is my idol. I have been following him since my childhood. It’s almost like I chose him, he also me. I don’t know why, but maybe the character he played while playing. I like him very much. I would do anything to get to know her.” used the phrases.
Explaining that he came from the city of Cuneo, about 400 kilometers from Florence, to meet Belözoğlu, Giacomo said, “I waited for the draw. I waited for this moment after seeing the Başakşehir-Fiorentina match. Now I hope to see him. I have been waiting for this moment for 20 years.” he said.
Showing a 2002 jersey worn by Emre Belözoğlu, Giacomo said, “This is probably from the Inter-Parma match. I got it from a collector. I want to have a photo with him, get to know him. I’m trying to crown my dreams somehow.” used the phrases.
Giacomo explained that he could not forget the 2 goals that Belözoğlu scored in the Lazio match on December 7, 2002, which ended 3-3, and that there were great goals.
While Giacomo showed the tattoo of the number 5 Emre Belözoğlu Inter jersey on his calf, he said that he was trying to collect the jerseys of the former football player, especially Inter, as well as Atletico Madrid, Fenerbahçe, Newcastle United, Başakşehir teams.
According to the information obtained from the orange-dark blue club officials, coach Emre Belözoğlu met with his young Italian fan at the entrance of the stadium. While the two were taking pictures together, Belözoğlu signed his fan.