England 'given reassurances' over safety in Turkey

Sarina Wiegman says England have been told there are no safety concerns over their World Cup qualifier in Turkey despite the conflict in the Middle East.

2 Mar, 09:36 — 2 Mar, 09:53

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Why this matters

This story matters because international sporting events often face scrutiny regarding safety, especially when hosted in regions near geopolitical conflicts. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has raised concerns about the security of participants and attendees, prompting reassurances from authorities to ensure the event can proceed without incident.

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EnglandNational football team TurkeyHost country for qualifier Sarina WiegmanEngland coach Middle EastRegion of conflict

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First report: BBC · 2 Mar, 09:36|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 17m|Window: 17m

BBC2 Mar, 09:36First to report