29.01.2026 10:20
In the Champions League match between Manchester City and Galatasaray, three individuals who entered the field caused a temporary halt to the game. It was observed that these individuals displayed a flag representing the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government and wandered around the pitch for a while. The referee stopped the match until security was ensured.
Three individuals who entered the field during the Manchester City–Galatasaray match in the UEFA Champions League caused a stoppage in the game. The incident that occurred during a specific part of the match led to a brief interruption in the stadium.
FLAG OF THE IRAQI KURDISH REGIONAL GOVERNMENT UNFURLED
It was observed that the individuals who entered the field unfurled a flag representing the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government and circulated on the field for a while. The referee decided to stop the game until security was ensured.
SECURITY INTERVENED
After security personnel intervened by entering the field, the individuals in question were removed from the stadium. With security established, the match continued from where it left off.
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