Turkish President Erdogan is no David Beckham, but his constituents won't tell him that.

Erdogan has said that soccer is his missed calling. His father allegedly forbade him from pursuing a career in the sport. So instead, he became a politician…

Erdogan is often seen at soccer events and even takes to the field to compete with players. He may not be a skillful athlete, but the players aren’t exactly willing to challenge their leader.