This archive report was first published on 14 May 2020.
On May 14, 2020, the chairman of Turkish football club Besiktas, Fikret Orman, tested positive for coronavirus, according to reports.
Orman's positive test result has raised concerns about the spread of the disease in Turkey, where the number of cases has been increasing in recent weeks.
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has announced that it will take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus among football players and staff.
Orman's positive test result comes as Turkey has been struggling to contain the spread of the virus, with the number of cases reaching over 160,000.
