Icardi's goal celebration became a legal matter.

13.01.2026 18:26

The joy experienced by Mauro Icardi, who wore the Galatasaray jersey, after scoring a goal in the Champions League match against Manchester United last season has become a legal matter. Photographer Tolga Ovalı claimed that the photo of the goal celebration belonged to him, asserting that Galatasaray Club used the photo without permission, causing him harm, and filed a lawsuit for 500,000 Turkish Lira.

In the 2023-2024 season, Galatasaray, which defeated Manchester United 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League, faced trouble after star player Mauro Icardi's goal celebration.

GOAL CELEBRATION BECAME A LAWSUIT

Photographer Tolga Ovalı claimed that the photo of Mauro Icardi's goal celebration belongs to him, and that Galatasaray Club used the photo without permission to produce items such as t-shirts, keychains, and cards, causing him damage.

FILED A LAWSUIT FOR 500 THOUSAND LIRA

Tolga Ovalı filed a lawsuit against the Galatasaray club, demanding 500 thousand lira in compensation. It was learned that Ovalı submitted his petition to the Istanbul Intellectual Property Court, and the court is expected to hear the case in the coming days.

Here is the goal celebration made by Mauro Icardi:

Icardi's goal celebration became a lawsuit

Icardi's goal celebration became a legal matter.

GOAL CELEBRATION BECAME A LAWSUIT

FILED A LAWSUIT FOR 500 THOUSAND LIRA

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