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20 May 2018

German footballers ‘clear up misunderstandings’ over Erdogan photo row

News Correspondent

Two German footballers – both of Turkish heritage – have met Germany’s president to “clear up the misunderstandings” – after a row over photographs showing them with Turkey’s President Erdogan. The players, who both play for UK teams, denied accusations that they were effectively endorsing Erdogan in his country’s elections.