Felipe Melo's reaction to the disrespect shown to the Turkish flag.

Felipe Melo's reaction to the disrespect shown to the Turkish flag.

21.01.2026 19:49

Former Galatasaray star Felipe Melo also reacted to the disrespect shown towards the Turkish flag by the terrorist organization SDG at the Nusaybin-Qamishli border. Sharing a photo where he salutes with the Turkish flag and a picture of Atatürk, Melo stated, "The attack on the sacred Turkish flag in my second homeland, Turkey, has deeply hurt me."

The treacherous attack organized by supporters of the terrorist organization SDG against the Turkish flag at the Nusaybin-Camishli border line caused great outrage. While the incident resonated widely on social media and in the public, many sports clubs reacted to the heinous attack that took place.

MELO'S RESPONSE TO THE TREACHEROUS ATTACK

Former Galatasaray star Felipe Melo also reacted to the disrespect shown to the Turkish flag. Sharing a photo in which he saluted with the Turkish flag and a picture of Atatürk, Melo stated, 'The most precious value of a country is its flag. The attack on the sacred Turkish flag in Turkey, my second homeland, has deeply hurt me. No country's flag should be lowered to the ground.'

Felipe Melo's reaction to the disrespect shown to the Turkish flag

MELO'S ACTION RECEIVED APPRECIATION

In his post, Felipe Melo also added a Turkish flag and a heart emoji, and this post quickly received a large number of likes, while the Brazilian player's thoughtful gesture garnered great appreciation.

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