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Adana Demirspor Walks Off, Chairman Resigns Amid Penalty Fury

2/10/2025

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In a dramatic turn of events, Adana Demirspor stormed off the pitch during their Turkish Super Lig clash with Galatasaray, protesting a contentious penalty given to Álvaro Morata. The match was abruptly abandoned after just 30 minutes. The fallout continued as Adana Demirspor's chairman resigned the next day, highlighting ongoing frustrations with refereeing in Turkish football.

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In a dramatic turn of events, Adana Demirspor stormed off the pitch during their Turkish Super Lig clash with Galatasaray, protesting a contentious penalty given to Álvaro Morata. The match was abruptly abandoned after just 30 minutes. The fallout continued as Adana Demirspor's chairman resigned the next day, highlighting ongoing frustrations with refereeing in Turkish football.