What viral Turkey fan really looks like behind insane transformation
Fans of Turkey at the World Cup might not have enjoyed their opening game very much, but one fan did get some of the limelight as he went viral for his striking appearance.
Going by the name 'Udi Neco', he was spotted in the stands with pitch-black skin, snow while hair and a great big bushy beard, staring at his team with white eyes.
He was quite a sight to behold, though folks who were keeping an eye on the crowds during Euro 2024 will remember him, and what he actually looks like under all that is rather different.
His real name is Necdet Ölçerman and he's a big Besiktas fan, so he acts as a very noticeable supporter for the teams he backs with his drastic transformation in appearance.
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Whether you find it fearsome or inspiring, he definitely stands out in a crowd.
Beneath the changes it's still his face, but the skin and hair colour are drastically different and his eyes haven't got that piercing white gaze that look like they're staring into your soul to ask the question why you lost 2-0 to Australia.
You might also notice that one hair feature he doesn't alter when donning his unique appearance is his eyebrows, which essentially vanish from his face.
Gaining viral fame from his striking appearance, you might spot him in the crowds for Turkey's remaining group stage games.
As for his reasoning behind the black and white colour scheme, they are the colours of his favourite club side.
Whether or not Turkey are motivated by his presence at the World Cup for their games against Paraguay and the US remains to be seen.
How much does it cost to attend the World Cup?
Football fans wanting to watch the games in person better have deep pockets. Here’s what flights, accommodation, tickets and food and drink will cost England supporters:
Getting there
If you fancied catching England’s opening game against Croatia next Wednesday (17 June), a return flight from London to Dallas, Texas would set you back around £700, according to Skyscanner.
The second and third games are a little cheaper to get to - £400 if you want to watch the Three Lions go up against Ghana in Boston on 23 June, and £500 to see them play Panama in New York on 27 June.
But now you need somewhere to stay.
Hotel costs
NBC has crunched the numbers on hotels, looking at the average for the five cheapest hotels within 15 miles of the station as of late last month.
In Atlanta for the opening match, the average hotel room is £350 for two nights, and that’s on the cheap side.
A hotel to watch the second game in the group stages in Boston will cost £725, and the third in New York will be £485.
Now to get your ticket for the game…
Ticket prices
Tickets for the opening game against Croatia are still available and going from £430, via Seatpick.
England vs Ghana will set you back at least £330, and the match against Panama £250.
I bet all that number crunching has made you thirsty…
Food and drink prices at the World Cup
Unlike in the UK, football fans are allowed to drink in the stands in the US, Canada and Mexico - if they’re made of money, that is.
Prices at a warm-up match between England and New Zealand at the Raymond James stadium in Tampa, Florida on Saturday (6 June) might give an indication of what to expect in the World Cup proper, which is bad news for fans.
A large beer was advertised at $18.75 (£13.99), while just a bottle of water was priced at $7.50 (£5.60).
Meanwhile, according to Football Ground Guide, a basic meal and a beer will set you back $23.88 (£17.83) at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, where England’s first game will take place.
For England’s second game at the Boston Stadium (also known as the Gillette Stadium), according to Football 2026 hot dogs are going from £6.30, while burgers will set you back £10.45.
Meanwhile, a basic meal and a beer at the MetLife stadium for England’s match against Panama will cost you £24.87.
Joe Harker