When Germany plays against Turkey, who do German Turks keep their fingers crossed for? The director and football fan Tuğsal Moğul about two souls, Özil and shouts of victory
November 18, 2023, 10:06 am
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Tuğsal Moğul is a doctor, actor, director – and football fan. He grew up as a child of Turkish immigrants in Beckum, North Rhine-Westphalia, and was socialized in football there. Next summer he will stage the play “Our Eleven – A Slightly Different National Anthem” at the Hanover State Theater as part of the cultural program for the European Football Championship.
TIME ONLINE: Mr. Moğul, Germany is playing against Turkey? Who are you for?
Tuğsal Mogul: Difficult … (considered) I think the Turkish team is very good at the moment, they have improved quite a bit. But there are both souls in my chest. I also think İlkay Gündoğan is great. I can’t decide, I’m for both.
