Evaluation of the critical incident in the Alanyaspor-Beşiktaş match by former referee Mustafa Çulcu
Former referee Mustafa Çulcu analyzed the incident involving Aliti and Trossard during the match between Alanyaspor and Beşiktaş, criticizing the referee's decisions.
SABAH Sports columnist and former referee Mustafa Çulcu evaluated the controversial Trossard-Aliti incident during the Alanyaspor versus Beşiktaş match.
Evaluation of the Incident
Former referee Mustafa Çulcu made striking statements regarding the controversial Trossard-Aliti incident in the Alanyaspor and Beşiktaş match.
IFAB Rules and Card Decisions
Referring to IFAB rules, Çulcu stated that Aliti's movement constituted violent conduct and therefore he should have received a direct red card. He also stated that Trossard should have received a yellow card.
Emphasis on VAR Intervention
Emphasizing that the VAR system should definitely have intervened in this critical incident which the referee could not see on the field, Çulcu cited a similar incident from the 2026 World Cup as an example.
Criticism and Call to the MHK
Criticizing the statements of the MHK President, Çulcu expressed that Turkish football must be rescued from the existing information pollution and chaos environment.