Turkish Side Fenerbahce To Vote On Whether To Withdraw From Super Lig

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• Fenerbahce members will convene on Tuesday to vote on whether to withdraw from the Turkish Super Lig after their players were attacked by Trabzonspor fans during a match.
• The Turkish Football Federation has taken action against Fenerbahce players and officials involved in the altercation, while arrests have been made following the violent incidents, with the club’s future in the league uncertain despite their strong position.

Fenerbahce members are set to convene on Tuesday to decide whether the club will pull out from the Turkish Super Lig following a series of violent incidents during a match against Trabzonspor. 

Despite Fenerbahce emerging victorious with a 3-2 win, Trabzonspor fans stormed the pitch, attacking both players and security personnel.

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At the extraordinary general assembly meeting, members will vote on the potential withdrawal from the league. 

The Turkish Football Federation has already taken action, reporting three Fenerbahce players and two club officials to the country’s Professional Football Disciplinary Board for their involvement in the altercations.

Tensions escalated when former Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi scored a late winner, resulting in objects being hurled onto the pitch. 

Nigeria winger Bright Osayi-Samuel intervened by tackling one of the intruders, while Batshuayi was seen aiming a kick at another.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino condemned the incidents as “absolutely unacceptable,” echoing the sentiments of the Turkish Football Federation, which promised to impose criminal sanctions on those responsible.

Following the clashes, Turkey’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced the arrest of 12 fans. 

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Despite their current standing as the runners-up in the Super Lig, just two points behind leaders Galatasaray, Fenerbahce’s participation in the league hangs in the balance as they prepare to host Adana Demirspor in their upcoming fixture on Wednesday.