This year’s Turkish football championship kicked off with four teams bearing the double-headed eagle on their crests. As remarkable as it may sound, it is entirely true, with roots stretching deep into history.
The four teams featuring the double-headed eagle that are competing in Turkey’s Süper Lig this season are Konyaspor, the team from Iconium; Erzurumspor, the team from Theodosiopolis; Amedspor, the team from ancient Amida; and Çorumspor, the team from Kromni.
We take a closer look at this “phenomenon,” exploring both the history of the places these clubs represent and their profiles on the pitch.