Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe players clash in Istanbul derby brawl

A mass brawl erupted between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe players and staff following the conclusion of the Intercontinental Derby at RAMS Park. Although Galatasaray secured a 2-1 victory, the match ended in chaos as tensions escalated on the pitch.

The violence reportedly began with a verbal altercation between Fenerbahçe’s Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Galatasaray’s Roland Sallai. This confrontation quickly spiraled into a widespread melee involving teammates, technical staff, and bench personnel. Notable physical altercations included a fight between Fenerbahçe’s Arshi Brown and Galatasaray’s Abdülkerim Bardakcı, which resulted in both players ending up on the ground.

Police intervention was required to restore order at the stadium. The incident has drawn significant international attention due to the intensity of the clashes between the two rival Turkish clubs.