03.10.2025 08:30
In the UEFA Conference League, Legia Warsaw's captain disrespected Samsunspor's Zeki Yavru in the final moments of the match. At a moment when Yavru collapsed to the ground due to injury, captain Artur Jedrzejczyk attempted to carry Yavru off the field by his legs. This action received significant backlash both on the field and on social media.
In the first week of the UEFA Conference League, Samsunspor defeated the Polish team Legia Warsaw 1-0 away, celebrating a victory in Europe after 27 years. The red-and-whites' goal was scored by Anthony Musaba in the 10th minute of the match played at Marshall Jozef Pilsudski Stadium.
DISRESPECT TO ZEKİ YAVRU
An incident that occurred in the final moments of the match overshadowed the historic victory. In the 90th minute, Zeki Yavru, who was injured, remained on the ground, causing tensions to rise on the field. During this time, Legia Warsaw's captain Artur Jedrzejczyk attempted to carry Yavru off the field by holding him by his legs. This action received significant backlash both on the field and on social media.
CLUB CONDEMNATION
Following the growing reactions, Legia Warsaw Club issued an official statement condemning their captain. The statement said, "We stand against all forms of disrespectful and provocative behavior both on and off the field." This statement from the club indicated that Jedrzejczyk's actions were not approved by their own community.