Fans of the Turkish football club Besiktas showered thousands of plush toys on the pitch during a match against Fraport TAV Antalyaspor in a gesture of support to the children affected by the devastating earthquake.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sunday's match between Besiktas and Antalyaspor at Istanbul's Vodafone Park was paused at 4 minutes 17 seconds after the kick-off in memory of the earthquake which struck Turkiye's Southern region three weeks ago, Turkish news agency Anadolu reported.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Fans threw thousands of plush toys and scarves. Players and staff rushed onto the pitch to collect them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The toys will be sent to children affected by a strong 7.7 earthquake, which hit Turkey, centred in the Pazarcik district, on February 6.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
At least 44,374 people died in two strong earthquakes that shook southern Turkiye on February 6, said a report.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The toys will be sent to children affected by a strong 7.7 earthquake, which hit Turkey, centred in the Pazarcik district, on February 6.<\/p>\r\n\r\n