Tied on points in 2024
Fenerbahce goes into 2024 as the frontrunners. The leaders of the Süper Lig drew 0-0 in the top game with their pursuers and city rivals Galatasaray on Sunday evening. Both top Istanbul clubs have 44 points after 17 games. However, Fenerbahce has the better goal difference and goes into next year as league leaders. The next match day will take place on January 7th.
Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi (30), who presented a black eye on social media, caused a lot of discussion afterwards. It is unclear how exactly the Argentine contracted the violet. The focus is on two actions with opponent Alexander Djiku (29). On the one hand, Icardi was hit in the face with his arm by the Fenerbahce defender during a cross, and on the other hand, the attacker hit the post with full force after a duel with Djiku.
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After the game, Galatasaray was outraged about the penalty not being given in the first situation and spoke of manipulation. “We share what the referee team, the VAR room and the 26 cameras could not see and we are ashamed on their behalf. “Hoping that those who brought Turkish football to this point will be ashamed one day,” captioned a photo shared by Icardi on X.
It didn’t take long for the competitor to respond. It was an attempt to make the player who hit the goal post a victim, Fenerbahce replied succinctly to Galatasaray’s post, referring to the second situation in the game. The teams held each other at bay for a long time. Galatasaray put pressure on, especially in the final stages. Icardi did not have to be substituted despite the injury under his right eye. The striker had two good chances after half-time, but he was unable to take advantage of them.
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