Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reacted after Turkey qualified for the World Cup, defeating Kosovo in the playoff final.
In a congratulatory message, Erdogan congratulated the Turkish national team on their success and return to the World Cup after 24 years.
"I wholeheartedly congratulate our national football team, our boys, for the victory over Kosovo in the playoff final and qualification for the World Cup. I wish the national team, which will wave our star and crescent flag on this biggest football stage after 24 years, success in the group matches against Australia, Paraguay and the USA," his message reads.
He added that he has full confidence that Turkish footballers will make the nation proud at the World Cup as well.
"We have full confidence that our boys, as always, will wear the star and crescent jersey from victory to victory and make our nation proud. I kiss all our athletes on the forehead," Erdogan concluded.
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