Following the defeat of Trabzonspor, fans of the Turkish club clashed with Fenerbahçe players in an incident that drew immediate attention from NTV Sports. The game took place in Trabzon, where the home side were edged out with a final score of 3-2 in favor of the visitors. As the final whistle blew, a large group of Trabzonspor supporters flooded the pitch, rushing toward the opposing players, hurling bottles, and sparking a chaotic melee. The players sought refuge in the locker rooms while officials and security tried to restore order on the pitch and within the stadium.
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said it would launch an inquiry into the events. Officials indicated that those responsible would face sanctions.
In a separate development, the federation suspended competition activities after a separate incident in the 15th round match between Ankaragücü and Rizespor on December 12, 2023. Ankaragücü club president Faruk Koca accused the referee Halil Umut Meler of bias, an action described as an attack on the official that led to the official being knocked to the grass and transported to a hospital. The federation noted that the attacker would be punished in due course.
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