30.01.2026 18:40
Images of individuals entering the field during the Manchester City-Galatasaray UEFA Champions League match were circulated on social media before the game. In the footage, one person was heard saying, "I hope he doesn't blow himself up. I don't want to die today," which drew attention and sparked controversy. It was observed that the individuals who entered the field displayed the flag of the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government and wandered around the pitch for a while. Following the intervention of security personnel, the individuals were removed from the stadium, and the match continued from where it left off.
Images of individuals who entered the field and caused the game to stop during the Manchester City-Galatasaray match have emerged.
"I HOPE HE DOESN'T BLOW HIMSELF UP"
In the footage, the person who rushed onto the field appears to have entered the game quite comfortably, while an English fan's words, "I hope he doesn't blow himself up. I don't want to die today," drew attention.
WHAT HAPPENED?
During the Manchester City–Galatasaray match in the UEFA Champions League, three individuals entered the field, causing a temporary halt to the game. The incident brought security measures back into focus at the stadium.
THE FLAG OF THE IRAQI KURDISH REGIONAL GOVERNMENT WAS UNFURLED
It was observed that the individuals who entered the field unfurled a flag representing the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government and wandered around the field for a while. The referee decided to stop the match until security was ensured.
SECURITY INTERVENED
Following the intervention of security personnel, the individuals in question were removed from the stadium. After necessary precautions were taken, the match continued from where it left off.