Judging by the flags on display on Tuesday, loyalties in the heartland of Germany’s largest Turkish community are split. Shops, homes and cars in the Berlin district of Kreuzberg boasted a medley of German and Turkish flags ahead of Wednesday night’s landmark football match, which observers believe could further the integration of migrants in Europe’s biggest economy.

“In my heart I want Turkey to win,” says Ismail Anar, a Turkish shopkeeper, referring to the European championship semi-final match between Germany and Turkey. “But I also don’t mind if Germany comes out top. I really want a draw – although I know that’s not possible,” he adds.