The Galatasaray crisis in the English team: The jersey he dressed his child in became a controversy.

16.05.2025 17:30

A photo of Leeds United's 24-year-old defender Ethan Ampadu's son wearing a Galatasaray jersey has sparked a significant backlash on social media. Fans stated that it was disrespectful to the memory of Kevin Speight and Christopher Loftus, who lost their lives in the incidents that occurred in Istanbul before a Galatasaray match in 2000. Leeds United club clarified that Ampadu had no connection to this situation.

After the emergence of a photo of Leeds United's 24-year-old defender Ethan Ampadu's son in a Galatasaray jersey, there have been hot developments.

RECEIVED BACKLASH

Leeds United fans reacted on social media to the photo of Ampadu's son in a Galatasaray jersey. English fans expressed that it was disrespectful to the memory of Kevin Speight and Christopher Loftus, who lost their lives in a fight before a Galatasaray match in Istanbul in 2000.

"HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE IMAGE"

Following the increasing backlash against Ampadu, Leeds United made a statement. In the club's statement, it was said, "Ethan separated from his partner a few months ago and has nothing to do with the image in question. Ethan is aware of the tragic loss experienced by the Loftus and Speight families and is sensitive about this matter. The club requests that Ethan's privacy be respected during this difficult time. Our captain has demonstrated his commitment to the club, its history, and the Leeds community through his leadership both on and off the field this season. Ethan has the full support of everyone at Leeds United."

IMMEDIATELY RESPONDED TO LEEDS

Following this statement, Ethan Ampadu's ex-wife Saara Sa responded to the English team's statement. In Saara Sa's statement, she said, "I extend my condolences to the families of the two individuals who lost their lives in Istanbul. I am Turkish, and our son is partially Turkish. Galatasaray is the team my family has supported for years. We are the parents of our child, and Ethan was aware of the photo. I request that Leeds United does not tell a false story by making a statement containing lies."