Football is not only a sport but also a reflection of passions, social dynamics and even political tendencies. However, this passion can sometimes get out of control and threaten the safety of the sport. Recent incidents in football matches in Türkiye have once again demonstrated this reality and also the need for new effective regulations. In this article, we will analyse the legal dimension of the chaos that Turkish football has lived through with the Super Lig match that was played between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe on 17 March 2024.

Background

Fenerbahçe’s 3-2 victory caused an on-field chaos that was unacceptable and unprecedented in the world. First of all, from the opening whistle to the final whistle of the match hosted by Trabzonspor, many foreign objects were thrown onto the pitch. After the final whistle of the match, when Fenerbahçe players wanted to celebrate the victory in the...

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