Players had to be escorted to their dressing room when celebrations turned ugly as more troubling scenes marred a fixture from Turkey's top flight this season.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for immediate action after Trabzonspor fans attacked the players of Fenerbahce during 'shocking' violence in Turkey. Fenerbahce were celebrating their 3-2 victory in Trabzon when supporters invaded the pitch - forcing the players to defend themselves. Twelve people were detained by police after fans threw objects and attempted to kick and punch the players following the final whistle.
' Turkey's interior minister, Ali Yerlikaya, said an investigation had been launched, adding football violence was 'not acceptable' - while the Turkish Football Federation promised those responsible would be punished. Fenerbahce had been leading 2-0 at half-time before Trabzonspor fought back to 2-2 in the second half.
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