In the 14th week of the Portuguese League, Benfica drew 1-1 away against AVS. In the match, Kerem Aktürkoğlu provided the assist for his team's only goal. However, the national player made headlines in Portugal not for his contribution to the score, but for the harsh intervention he faced and his subsequent actions towards referee Joao Gonçalves. FELL TO THE GROUND IN PAINKerem fell to the ground in pain after the intervention of AVS defender Devenish. The Colombian defender was penalized with a yellow card, while Kerem Aktürkoğlu vehemently protested the decision. SHOWED THE REFEREE THE MARK LEFT BY THE HIT, BECAME HEADLINE NEWSKerem Aktürkoğlu, pulling up his shirt, showed the referee the mark on his back from the blow he received to his waist. Sources close to Benfica, who brought this incident to the headlines, emphasized the harshness of the blow Kerem received, stating, "Only the referee did not see it." The national star left the game in the 75th minute, making way for Florentino. SEASON PERFORMANCEKerem Aktürkoğlu has played 17 matches this season with the Benfica jersey. The 26-year-old national star has achieved a performance of 10 goals and 5 assists in these matches. Kerem, who transferred to the Portuguese representative at the beginning of the season, has a contract with his team until 2029.
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