The Turkish state-run TRT channel sports commentator Alper Bakırcıgil apologized to the Armenian Diaspora.
During the Lyon’s Europa League tie with Besiktas was delayed on Thursday night after violence erupted in the stands. For the tension between the Turkish and French fans Alper Bakırcıgil blamed the Armenian Diaspora. "Let's not forget that many Armenians live in Lyon," he said.
In response, "Besiktas" former player Ali Gültikene noted that Armenians should not be blamed.
As Tert.am reports, referring to Turkish Haberler.com the sports commentator thereon said that he had been misunderstood and apologized.