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·27 April 2026
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·27 April 2026
The intercontinental derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce once again delivered everything it had promised. A tremendous atmosphere, hard-fought challenges, and numerous mass confrontations shaped the game.
Unsurprisingly, referee Yasin Kol was also at the center of attention. After 14 minutes, the official awarded Fener a penalty. Shortly afterward, however, Gala did not receive a spot-kick in a tricky situation.
That sent the reigning Turkish champions into a fury and prompted the social media team to post the following: “Despite this referee, we are still leading 1-0. We see through you, your plans, and the evil within you. This cannot go on. We are here and we will not stay silent! In the end, good will triumph again!”
This unmistakable message was clearly aimed at the Turkish federation, with which the club has been at odds for quite some time. The background is frustration over refereeing performances, match scheduling, VAR decisions, and the federation’s general leadership.
Despite all the uproar, Gala ultimately won the derby convincingly 3-0. That leaves Leroy Sané’s side all but certain to retain the title – despite an allegedly large-scale conspiracy on the part of the league and the federation.
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