Chelsea player Michy Batshuayi attempted a “spinning high kick” on a fan after a pitch invasion occurred during a match between Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor in Turkey. The chaotic scenes unfolded after Fenerbahce’s dramatic 3-2 win over their rivals. The home supporters flooded the field in anger after suffering a late defeat, which the Fenerbahce players provocatively celebrated in the center circle.
The match saw Fenerbahce take the lead with two goals from former Manchester United player Fred. However, Trabzonspor fought back and leveled the game by the 78th minute. With just moments left on the clock, Batshuayi scored the winning goal for Fenerbahce, sparking wild celebrations among his teammates.
However, the jubilant mood quickly turned sour when a Trabzonspor fan ran onto the pitch and confronted Batshuayi and his teammates. Security chased down the invader, but this further angered the home crowd. Suddenly, numerous fans rushed onto the field and charged at the Fenerbahce players.
Security personnel tried to form a ring around the visitors while directing them towards the tunnel, but clashes broke out all over the pitch. In one video captured during the chaos, Batshuayi can be seen attempting a “spinning high kick” at one of the onrushing Trabzonspor fans. However, it appeared that he missed his target.
Meanwhile, former QPR and Blackpool player Bright Osayi-Samuel took down one of the pitch invaders by punching him after being confronted. He was quickly escorted away by his teammates as Fenerbahce made their way towards the exit.
The chaotic scenes were not limited to the field as there were also clashes in the stands between Fenerbahce board members and Trabzonspor fans. A Fenerbahce chief was seen throwing cups and other items at the home supporters, with one fan appearing to be hit.
Fans reacted to the chaos online, with many expressing their shock at the scenes. Some compared it to Sunday league football while others criticized the behavior, stating that it was not how the game should be played.
The incident highlights the passion and intensity of football matches, especially in countries like Turkey where the sport holds great importance. However, it also raises concerns about the safety of players and the need for better security measures to prevent such pitch invasions in the future.