In a controversial Turkish Super Lig match, Adana Demirspor's entire team walked off the pitch in protest over a penalty awarded against them to Galatasaray. This incident occurred after Alvaro Morata scored from the spot, leading Adana Demirspor's manager to gather the players for a discussion. The protest, initiated by the club president, was aimed at the referee board rather than Galatasaray, reiterating longstanding issues with referee accountability in Turkish football. Following the incident, criticism over the league's officiating persisted as the Turkish Football Federation prepared to review the situation.
"I hope the referee doesn't want to look cute for Galatasaray," stated Adana Demirspor president Murat Sancak, emphasizing the focus on referee decisions, not the opposing team.
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk expressed regret over the incident, stating, "This is a big damage for Turkish football. There is always an effort to make Turkish football look bad."
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