The decision to wear the unique shirts follows a regulatory hurdle in Turkey, where the club’s regular shirt sponsor—a sports betting company—is prohibited from being displayed under local law. In place of their usual branding, the players will feature the logo of the
Auctioning for a Cause
The club confirmed that the jerseys worn by the squad during the match will be auctioned off following the final whistle. All proceeds generated from the sale will be donated directly to the WFP to assist with their ongoing humanitarian operations in the disaster-stricken nation. The initiative serves as a significant gesture of solidarity following the natural disaster that struck the China-Nepal border region on August 26, triggered by a glacier and rockslide.
Crisis Response in Nepal
The humanitarian situation in Nepal remains critical as the nation grapples with the aftermath of the floods. President Ramchandra Paudel has formally requested that the government expedite rescue, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts. During a meeting with ministers on Wednesday, the President emphasized the urgent need to restore transport infrastructure and provide support to displaced communities.
Official figures from the Nepal Police indicate that the death toll has reached 1,365, with search and rescue teams still working to locate 5,326 missing individuals, a group that includes at least 589 foreign nationals. President Paudel has also called for increased international cooperation to address the scale of the destruction, suggesting that Nepal should seek global assistance for major infrastructure projects that exceed the country's current national capacity. Furthermore, the President highlighted the importance of advocating for compensation regarding loss and damage attributed to climate change on international platforms.
