Galatasaray Criticizes Referees After 3-0 Derby Win

Galatasaray launched a fierce attack on Turkish football officials after their 3-0 victory against Fenerbahçe in a high-stakes Istanbul derby. The club expressed their anger on social media, accusing referees of being influenced by "evil" forces, particularly after two penalty claims were denied despite leading 1-0 at halftime.

The match saw Galatasaray extend their lead in the title race, with Victor Osimhen scoring in the second half, followed by goals from Alper Yılmaz and Luca Torreira. Fenerbahçe's frustrations were compounded by a missed penalty in the first half and the sending off of goalkeeper Ederson by referee Yasin Kol.

The comments from Galatasaray's president, Dursun Aydın Özbek, come amid ongoing scrutiny of refereeing standards in Turkish football, especially following the suspension of 149 referees and assistant referees due to investigations into betting activities. This situation has heightened tensions surrounding officiating in major club matches.