An unusual move in a Turkish third division game is generating controversy on social media.
In the meeting between Bursaspor and Mardin 1969, a moment involving assistant referee Esra Arikboga ended up stealing all the attention.
During a ball dispute on the wing, player Mehmet Manis unintentionally ended up skimming the flag, in an area of the field marked by mud. The referee fell and took a few seconds to get up.
What generated the most controversy was the athlete’s reaction, who completely ignored the situation and returned to the game without providing any assistance or apologizing.
The moment quickly went viral, with many users criticizing the player’s attitude and highlighting the lack of fair play.
The position of the referee Esra Arıkboğa in the Bursaspor-Mardin 1969 sports match.
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