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Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray continues to be embroiled in refereeing scandals in the Turkish Super Lig
Galatasaray’s latest Super Lig clash against Adana Demirspor has thrown Turkish football into another refereeing controversy, adding fuel to long-standing accusations of favouritism.
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Adana Demirspor’s shocking decision to withdraw from the match at RAMS Park in protest against a contentious penalty has once again placed Galatasaray at the centre of match-fixing allegations.
Adana Demirspor’s bold protest against officiating
With Galatasaray already facing scrutiny for previous officiating controversies, the events of this match—and their wider implications—have reignited debates about fairness in the Turkish Super Lig.
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In the 12th minute, Galatasaray were awarded a penalty after Dries Mertens went down under a challenge from Semih Guler.
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New signing Alvaro Morata stepped up and converted, giving the hosts an early lead. However, Adana Demirspor's players and staff were visibly furious at the decision.
Tensions escalated further in the 30th minute when Yusuf Barasi suffered an off-the-ball injury, and following a discussion among Adana Demirspor players and coach Mustafa Alper Avci, the entire team left the pitch, effectively ending the match.
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The stadium announcer later confirmed, “The match has been abandoned by the referee due to Adana Demirspor withdrawing from the game.”
Former club president Metin Korkmaz clarified that their actions were not against Galatasaray but rather a direct protest against the Turkish Refereeing Committee, saying, “This is a protest against the referees, not Galatasaray.”
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Despite the dramatic scenes, Galatasaray’s players remained on the field, using the unexpected break for conditioning drills and even celebrating with their fans. The incident, however, only added to growing suspicions that Galatasaray are receiving favourable treatment from match officials.
Galatasaray’s growing reputation for refereeing favours
The controversy against Adana Demirspor is just the latest in a string of refereeing scandals involving Galatasaray this season. Their narrow 1-0 victory over Konyaspor in the 21st week of the Super Lig also saw major officiating complaints.
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In that match, a penalty decision in the 22nd minute—converted by Victor Osimhen—led Konyaspor officials to openly accuse referee Halil Umut Meler of bias.
Head coach Recep Ucar expressed frustration over what he described as a series of unfair calls, stating, “We tried to play our game, but the referee’s decisions were frustrating.” He also criticized Meler for allowing Galatasaray players, including Lucas Torreira, to escape punishment for reckless challenges.
Konyaspor’s official social media account further escalated the tension by sharing a video montage of alleged referee errors, captioned: “Once again, someone else benefitted.”
The growing pattern of controversial penalties awarded to Galatasaray has not gone unnoticed. The reigning champions have been awarded nine penalties this season—three more than any other team—including six in their last eleven matches.
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With figures like Fenerbahce President Ali Koc and coach Jose Mourinho already accusing Galatasaray of benefitting from biased officiating, the latest controversy involving Adana Demirspor only strengthens the argument that the league leaders are receiving an unfair advantage.
As the Super Lig title race heats up, Galatasaray’s path to back-to-back championships is increasingly shadowed by doubts over the integrity of Turkish refereeing. The question remains—are these just coincidences, or is something bigger at play?
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