“Unacceptable” – FIFA boss reacts to violence during Fenerbahce vs Trabzonspor match involving Osayi-Samuel

Bright Osayi-Samuel’s Fenerbahce were attacked by Trabzonspor fans following their 3-2 victory at the Papara Park

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the violence that followed the Trabzonspor vs. Fenerbahce match in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Italian football administrator, Infantino, expressed strong disapproval on Instagram story, stating that such violence has no place in football or society.

He emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of all football players and called on authorities to hold the perpetrators accountable for their actions.

The statement reads: “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.

“Thave 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.”

After Fenerbahce’s 3-2 victory, a large number of Trabzonspor fans stormed the pitch, leading to 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, which Nigerian international, Osayi-Samuel emerged as an hero, saving his fellow players from being attacked by a pitch invader.

Watch the video here:

Despite the unrest, Fenerbahce emerged victorious in the thrilling match, with former Manchester United midfielder Fred scoring twice and Batshuayi securing the winning goal for the visitors.

N.B: What do you think can be done to stop the issue from happening again? Leave your comments below.

This post was last modified on March 18, 2024 5:45 pm

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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