Turkish soccer has as soon as once more been tormented by violence following the newest instalment of the rivalry between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.
The 2 sides are components of one of many largest rivalries in world soccer, and went face to face on Sunday as the previous appeared to win the Tremendous Lig title for a second consecutive season.
They have been made to attend till the ultimate day, nonetheless, with Fenerbahce popping out on high on the match, successful 1-0 due to a aim from former Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu to provide themselves a slither of a hope of successful the title themselves.
Three factors separate the edges, with Galatasaray dealing with Konyaspor on the ultimate day and their rivals taking over backside facet Istanbulspor.
Fairly that soccer issues, nonetheless, Sunday’s recreation was marred by chaotic scenes after the ultimate whistle that concerned the away supervisor’s son.
Turkish soccer was marred by violence as soon as once more following the total time whistle of Galatasaray versus Fenerbahce
The official, believed to be Galatasaray Stadium Supervisor Ali Celikkiran, was then led away
The complete time whistle on Sunday sparked scenes of celebration on the pitch from the away gamers and employees
In footage shared on social media, the son of Ismail Kartal, who’s in his third spell in control of the membership, can seemingly be seen concerned in a brawl with one other man in the midst of the pitch.
An enormous crowd may be seen gathering as they bid to separate the pair, with Emre Kartal, 21, showing to get just a few punches in earlier than he was dragged away.
The person he brawled with seemed to be Galatasaray Stadium Supervisor Ali Celikkiran, who may very well be seen wanting worse for ware as he was taken away from the scene.
Emre is a footballer himself, and beforehand performed for Fenerbahce’s youth crew.
It’s believed that the brawl began from the away facet unfurling a flag with the membership’s emblem on it to pose for pictures following the total time whistle, which Celikkiran is assumed to have taken exception to, making an attempt to seize the flag.
In keeping with Turkish media outlet Sabah, former Fenerbahce chief Hulusi Belgu grabbed Celikkiran to the bottom by the hair, whereas president Ali Koc instructed Galatasaray Eray Yagzan, who, in response to Hurriyet, was additionally concerned within the brawl, that ‘if you do not get out of right here, you may be overwhelmed’.
In keeping with The Mirror, in the meantime, gamers from each side have been concerned in a confrontation pre-match when Fenerbahce star Mert Hakan mocked house followers, exhibiting off the badge on his equipment.
It’s mentioned that one of many house gamers concerned, Kerem Akturkoglu, reportedly referred to as Hakan a ‘coward’.
Violent scenes unfolded in Turkey in March when Trabzonspor followers tried to assault Fenerbahce’s gamers following their Tremendous Lig conflict
The incident started with a lone supporter charging onto the pitch earlier than gamers started to battle again
The newest incident of violence within the league got here two months after Fenerbahce held a vote to withdraw from the league after their gamers have been attacked by Trabzonspor followers.
Chaotic scenes unfolded after Trabzonspor supporters tried to assault Fenerbahce’s gamers as they stormed the pitch following their Tremendous Lig conflict on March 17.
Thugs who entered the sector of play brandished weapons and even picked up nook flags to assault the visiting crew whereas they have been celebrating their victory.
Even at half-time, missiles had rained from the stands, with goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic left bleeding after being struck by a coin. Edin Dzeko and Dusan Tadic have been additionally hit.
