Mauro Icardi He was a regular in the game between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce on matchday 18 Turkish Super League. Both teams played in a repeat of the classic, which ended in a goalless draw. This equality allowed them to remain at the top of the table with 44 points.
During the match at Ülker Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Stadium, Icardi He fell in spectacular fashion after being pushed into one of the Fenerbahce goals by Alexander Djikuwhile Galatasaray generated a dangerous move.
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In the images it can be seen that the Argentine striker was running inside the penalty area to reach a possible pass or cross. At that moment he was slightly pushed by the opposing player and when he realized that he was going to hit one of the posts, he tried to stop but hit the entire post and fell on the grass.
Galatasaray speaks out after this controversial game
In a statement, Galatasaray criticized the work of the video assistant coach and his lack of action in that game against Icardi, regardless of what the cameras recorded.
“Those who only want justice for themselves continued to manipulate Turkish football on all channels tonight! The VAR room and the 26 cameras can't see anything and we are ashamed of them. Those who brought Turkish football to this point will be ashamed,” they wrote.
Mauro Icardi's Galatasaray prepare to clinch the title against Fenerbahce
Next Friday, December 29th, both teams will meet again in the final of the Turkish Super Cup at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Saudi Arabia. Icardi's team were the last champions of the Super League and will face the winner of the last edition of the national cup.