Beyonce Istanbul, Turkey Concert Cancelled

The following statement has been issued by the Fenerbahce Sports Club in Istanbul, Turkey:

Following recent unsettling events in Turkey, Fenerbahce Sports Club has cancelled its centenary celebratory event which was planned as a stadium concert to be performed by the worldwide star Beyonce in Istanbul on Wednesday.

The Club expresses its condolences to the country.

We also express our gratitude to Beyonce Knowles for her understanding that we are left with no alternative but to reschedule the concert to a more appropriate time.

-- Fenerbahce Sports Club

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