21.07.2026 20:20
Polish representative Gornik Zabrze, which will face Fenerbahçe in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, shared images from Istanbul on their social media accounts before the match. In the post, the inclusion of the Galatasaray flag alongside the Turkish flag drew the reaction of the yellow-navy blue fans.
In the first match of the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, Fenerbahçe is preparing to host the Polish team Gornik Zabrze. Before the critical match, the visiting team shared images from the city on their social media accounts. However, the post caused a huge uproar in the yellow-navy community.
THEY SHARED THE GALATASARAY FLAG
In the Istanbul post shared via Gornik Zabrze's official social media accounts, alongside the Turkish flag, the flag of Fenerbahçe's arch-rival Galatasaray was also included. The Polish team's use of the arch-rival's flag while introducing the city where the match will be played was interpreted by yellow-navy fans as a deliberate "provocation".
REACTION FROM FENERBAHÇE FANS
After the post quickly spread, Fenerbahçe fans flooded the Polish club's post with hundreds of reaction messages. The fans described the action as disrespect.