The exiled life of Türkiye's most famous football player.

Hakan Sukur is "Türkiye's most respected athlete," his talent on the field recognized by his contributions to Galatasaray and the national team.But now, if Hakan Sukur were to return to his country, he could face the death penalty or a life in prison. That's why the former striker lives in exile in the US and works in a bakery.

Hakan Sukur lives in California, in the affluent Palo Alto area of ​​Silicon Valley, a suburb of San Francisco.He runs a bakery called Tuts, selling items like Turkish sausages and eggs and Greek-style pastries.The restaurant received the following positive review on a food website: "This is the best place in the area to eat delicious food with friends."The staff were very kind and friendly.

Back in the 1990s, the outstanding striker became an idol in Istanbul.Children playing around the local markets are all wearing shirts.Galatasarywith his famous number 9.Hakan Sukur scored 295 goals in his career, playing in the Premier League for Blackburn and in Serie A with Torino.The record of 51 goals for the Turkish national team remains unbroken.

Upon retiring from acting in 2008, Hakan Sukur transitioned into politics.In 2011, he was elected to the Istanbul Parliament as part of the Judicial Development Party.The former striker's political career has not been smooth. In 2016, Hakan Sukur was accused of insulting President Erdogan, even though he claimed he had no such intention.

In July of the same year, a coup attempt failed.Over 300 people died, 120,000 lost their jobs, and 50,000 were arrested.An arrest warrant was issued to detain Hakan Sukur on charges of "armed terrorism". However,The star, born in 1971, managed to escape to the United States in time.

InCaliforniaHe lives in a three-million-pound house, owns three luxury cars, and runs Tuts bakery.Hakan Sukur is reportedly planning to turn Tuts into a chain of stores in the San Francisco area.