Flares between teammates happen from time to time and it’s no secret. Many big egos in small spaces can produce a flammable atmosphere. When you add a poor result to the mix, there can be an explosion. But players of Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray found a whole new level on Monday night when they got into a brawl while they were comfortably ahead in their Super Lig away match to Giresunspor.Sebebi ne olursa olsun Marcao nun kadro dışı bırakılması lazım Kerem’in bu hali paramparça etti beni… #marcao #keremaktuerkoğlu pic.twitter.com/3ah4JCaeHf— Yiğit (@YSavlig) August 17, 2021 Istanbul heavyweight Galatasaray’s defender Marcao was shown a straight red card by the referee and sent off after attacking his own teammate, midfielder Kerem Akturkoglu. The exact reason for the fight remains unknown, but Akturkoglu reportedly told Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim that he only told Marcao to “shut up” after a dispute on the pitch.Go away from this team #marcao pic.twitter.com/6O03ET8V4r— Uurpaşa (@u_urpasa) August 17, 2021 Marcao appeared to take exception to a comment from Akturkoglu in the 61st minute during Monday’s match. Marcao then approached Akturkoglu and head-butted him, concluding the incident with multiple attempted punches before being pulled away by Galatasaray teammates. It looks as though Galatasaray has some chemistry issues to sort out if it wants to win the Super Lig crown this season. Marcao sprinted nearly 50 meters before landing a punch on his teammate, prompting a VAR inspection. After reviewing the fight on video, referee Erkan Ozdamar sent off the Brazilian.Friday, 20.30: (2.75) Kayserispor (3.25) Demirspor (2.60)Wow.The match ended in a 2-0 victory for Galatasaray, but few will remember the result from this insane match.
