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Father of Galatasaray's Umut Bulut killed in Ankara bombing

Umut Bulut's father died in the bombing in Ankara on Sunday
Image: Umut Bulut's father died in the bombing in Ankara on Sunday

Galatasaray have confirmed the father of their Turkey international Umut Bulut was killed in the terrorist bombing in Ankara on Sunday.

Kemal Bulut was one of at least 37 people who died when a car bomb exploded in the Turkish capital.

His son Umut, 32, has won 36 caps to date for the national team, scoring 10 goals.

"Our capital was shaken by the fatal attack yesterday evening which targeted innocent people and we have once again been devastated by the news we received this morning," said a statement from Galatasaray.

"We have learned with sorrow that Umut Bulut's father Kemal Bulut was one of the people to lose their lives.

"The club and the players offer their condolences to Umut Bulut and his family. The pain is very great."

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