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2000 in Turkey

Explore 9 historical events and records for Turkey in 2000.

Historical records for Turkey in 2000

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May

President of Turkey

Sezer, Ahmet Necdet · President of Turkey · Government / Government of Turkey

Appointed President of Turkey

Other events (month unknown)

Galatasaray Attacking Support in Europe

Erdem, Arif · Istanbul · Forward · Sport / Football

Arif Erdem supplies movement and attacking options for Galatasaray during the campaign that culminates in the club’s first UEFA Cup title.

Galatasaray European Captaincy

Korkmaz, Bulent · Istanbul · Defender · Sport / Football

Bulent Korkmaz captains Galatasaray through their historic UEFA Cup final and plays through an injury to help the defence withstand Arsenal’s attacks.

Galatasaray European Forward Line

Sukur, Hakan · Istanbul · Forward · Sport / Football

Hakan Sukur leads Galatasaray’s frontline during a season in which the club claims both the Turkish league championship and the UEFA Cup.

Galatasaray Midfield European Double

Buruk, Okan · Istanbul · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Okan Buruk helps Galatasaray control midfield battles across a season that ends with a domestic league title and European silverware.

Galatasaray UEFA Cup Triumph

Terim, Fatih · Istanbul · Manager · Sport / Football

Fatih Terim manages Galatasaray to a UEFA Cup final victory over Arsenal on penalties in Copenhagen, making the Istanbul club the first Turkish side to win a major UEFA trophy.

Galatasaray Wide Attacking Role

Sas, Hasan · Istanbul · Winger · Sport / Football

Hasan Sas offers direct running and wide attacking support during Galatasaray’s successful 1999–2000 season in domestic and UEFA competition.

Galatasaray Young Midfielder European Title

Belozoglu, Emre · Istanbul · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Emre Belozoglu contributes youthful energy to Galatasaray’s midfield as the team wins its fourth consecutive Turkish league championship and the UEFA Cup.

Resignation of Suleyman Demirel

Demirel, Suleyman · President of Turkey · Government / Government of Turkey

Forced to resign by the military over concerns about terrorism

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