05.03.2026 22:11
The match between Bodrum FK and Iğdır FK in the Ziraat Turkey Cup was halted due to a fan who made racist remarks towards the players. Following the request of the players from both teams, the fan who made the racist remarks was removed from the stadium.
In the 4th and final week match of Group B of the Ziraat Turkey Cup, Bodrum FK faced Iğdır FK. The match played at Bodrum City Stadium was overshadowed by a racism scandal.
MADE RACIST REMARKS
In the 37th minute of the match, after a racist remark directed at Iğdır FK's Curaçao player Leandro Bacuna, who was added to the squad from Bandırmaspor during the mid-season transfer period, players from both teams left the match. Both teams' players demanded that the fan who made the racist remarks in the stands be removed. The game was halted until the racist fan in the stands was identified and removed by security.
WILL PLAY IN THE WORLD CUP
Leandro Bacuna, the captain of the Curaçao National Team, which secured a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup under the management of coach Dick Advocaat, is preparing to represent the TFF 1st League on the international stage.