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Arda leads football's condolences to Istanbul

Related Topics: Istanbul, Arda Turan, Turkey, Terrorism

Turkey captain Arda Turan has led condolences from the world of football after Istanbul was hit by a terror attack on New Year's Eve.

At least 39 people were killed when a gunman opened fire on a nightclub in the Ortakoy region of the city.

Istanbul was also affected by a bomb attack outside of Besiktas' stadium in December, which killed 44 people.

Arda posted on Twitter: "Yes, we are suffering, but we will come together, stand as one and we will not let terrorism prevail. My condolences to you, my Turkey."

Besiktas added in a statement: "Terrorists who previously attacked our soldiers and police forces, have committed a vulgar attack, this time on civilians.