FIFA President condenms UNACCEPTABLE attack on Bright Osayi-Samuel and Fenebarhce players in Trabzonspor
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly condemned the violence that erupted following the Turkish Super Lig match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce on Sunday.
In a statement posted on his Instagram story, Infantino labeled the post-match violence as “absolutely unacceptable,” stressing that such behavior has no place in football or society.
Infantino emphasised the paramount importance of ensuring the safety of all football players and urged the relevant authorities to hold the perpetrators accountable for their actions.
“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,” Infantino’s statement read.
“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.”
Following Fenerbahce’s 3-2 victory, a significant number of Trabzonspor supporters stormed the pitch, resulting in confrontations with Fenerbahce players including Michy Batshuayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Jayden Oosterwolde.
Videos circulating online depicted chaotic scenes as home team fans attacked Fenerbahce players. Nigerian international Osayi-Samuel emerged as a hero, intervening to protect his fellow players from being assaulted by a pitch invader.
Fenerbahce emerged victorious in the thrilling match 2-3, with former Manchester United midfielder Fred scoring twice and Batshuayi securing the winning goal for the visitors.
