FIFA president Gianni Infantino strongly criticized the “totally unacceptable” violence that happened during the Turkish Süper Lig game between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce over the weekend.
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After the game, which saw goals from ex-Manchester United star Fred and a late winner from Michy Batshuayi, fans from Trabzonspor rushed onto the pitch to confront Fenerbahce’s players. Security struggled to control the situation as more fans entered the field.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemns violent act
Responding to the unacceptable events, Infantino emphasized that ensuring player safety should be the main focus and urged those responsible to be held responsible.
“The violence witnessed after the Turkish Süper Lig match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe is absolutely unacceptable – on or off the field, it has no place in our sport or society,” the FIFA president stated.
“I have said it before, and I will say it again – without exception, in football, all players have to be safe and secure to play the game which brings such joy to so many people all over the world.
“I call on the relevant authorities to ensure that this is respected at all levels and for the perpetrators of the shocking events in Trabzon to be held accountable for their actions.”, he said, as per erie news
