The Göztepe fan caused a stir with the banner he hung on the back of his vehicle before the Galatasaray match.

The Göztepe fan caused a stir with the banner he hung on the back of his vehicle before the Galatasaray match.

08.04.2026 17:20

In the postponed match of the 27th week of the Trendyol Super League, Göztepe will face Galatasaray. As the match approaches, tensions continue to rise between the fans of the two teams. A Göztepe fan hung a banner on the back of his vehicle that read, "The cat of the TFF you call 'Lion'." This action was met with strong backlash from Galatasaray fans.

In the postponed match of the 27th week of the Trendyol Super League, Göztepe will face Galatasaray. Just hours before the match begins, an image from the streets of Izmir has stirred Galatasaray fans.

CONTROVERSIAL BANNER

A banner hung by a Göztepe fan on the back of their vehicle has increased the tension between the fans of the two clubs that has been ongoing for days. The phrase "The cat of the TFF that you call 'Lion'" on the banner has been shared hundreds of times on social media, drawing a strong reaction from Galatasaray fans. 

Göztepe fan with Galatasaray

''WE WILL RESPOND ON THE FIELD''

The yellow-red fans reacted strongly to this characterization made through the club's symbol, the "Lion." Galatasaray supporters, who argue that the banner goes beyond the limits of competition, stated that the response will be given with a victory on the field. 

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