[96187] 'Amedspor' football club flag hung on the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul

'Amedspor' flag flies on the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

An unusual event was recorded today, June 23, 2026, when the flag of the 'Amedspor' football club was hung on the Fatih Sultan Mehmet (FSM) bridge in Istanbul. According to reports, the move received official approval from the General Directorate of Highways in Turkey.

The GündemX channel, known for covering domestic news in Turkey, notes that in order to ensure the safety of the flag, police forces were stationed to guard the site throughout the night. This report was confirmed by the Haber X channel, which briefly reported on the hanging of the flag on the central bridge.

At the same time, the Son Dakika Haberleri channel highlights the police involvement in the event, noting that "police forces were deployed at the scene to prevent the flag from being taken down". It appears that the move resonated among media outlets in Turkey due to the symbolic importance of the location and the identity of the football club.