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Leandro Trossard criticizes officials after incident in Besiktas match

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Leandro Trossard criticizes officials after incident in Besiktas match

Summary

Leandro Trossard of Besiktas expressed frustration over officiating during a recent match against Alanyaspor, where he was struck by an opponent yet no action was taken by the referee. Besiktas lost the match 1-0, marking Trossard's second league appearance since joining the club. Following the game, Trossard stated that the incident warranted a red card and criticized the officiating crew for failing to address it. Besiktas' management issued a statement condemning the refereeing decisions, describing them as a 'document of shame' for Turkish football and demanding fair officiating in future matches.

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By the Numbers

•Trossard was struck during Besiktas' 1-0 loss to Alanyaspor.
•The incident involved a slap from Fidan Aliti, unpunished by the referee.
•Trossard called for a red card for the incident after the match.
•Besiktas criticized the officiating crew in a post-match statement.

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What they're saying

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Leandro Trossard, now of Besiktas, has called out the officiating crew from their most recent game after the former Arsenal star was seemingly slapped, with his opponent going unpunished
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