Attack on Fenerbahçe players makes headlines worldwide: 'This will be neither the first nor the last'

Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe faced off in the 30th week of the Süper Lig.

The Yellow-Navies continued their pursuit of the top spot by leaving the challenging away match with a 3-2 victory.

The events that took place after the match left their mark on the night. Trabzonspor fans who entered the pitch attacked the Fenerbahçe players who were celebrating the win.

The scandalous night has gone down as a dark stain in the history of Turkish football. The events also caused a major stir in the international press.

Here is what the international press wrote about the eventful Trabzonspor - Fenerbahçe match;

"THIS WILL BE NEITHER THE FIRST NOR THE LAST"

Marca: "This will be neither the first nor the last: Sad images are coming from Turkish football once again. Fenerbahçe players celebrated the victory against Trabzonspor after a tense and tough match. A few radicals jumped onto the pitch to attack them, and the players responded with kicks and punches."

"BATSHUAYI EVEN KICKED A FAN WITH A KUNG-FU STYLE KICK"

Bild: "Player fought with fans, former Borussia Dortmund player threw violent kicks! Incredible scenes in the Turkish First League! After the final whistle of Fenerbahçe's 3-2 victory against Trabzonspor, things got chaotic. Hundreds of Trabzonspor fans entered the pitch and attacked the Fenerbahçe players! Former BVB striker Michy Batshuayi even kicked a fan at chest height with a kung-fu style kick! While Batshuayi was waiting in front of the sideline, the fan tried to pass him. Batshuayi then lunged at him and kicked him!"

"A NEW UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT IN TURKISH FOOTBALL"

Mundo Deportivo: "While the Fenerbahçe players were celebrating the victory in the middle of the pitch, Trabzonspor fans jumped onto the pitch and started hitting them. A new unfortunate incident in Turkish football. Unfortunately, this will not be the last. At the beginning of the season, the championship was already suspended after a club president entered the pitch and attacked the referee, and now things have gone a step further. While the Fenerbahçe players were celebrating the victory in the middle of the pitch, Trabzonspor fans decided to bypass all security and go after them, and a brutal field battle ensued. Some managed to get to the locker room, but others had no choice but to defend themselves."

AS: "After their victory against Trabzonspor, the Fenerbahçe players celebrated in the middle of the pitch. The invasion of the home fans began, and everything ended in an unfortunate field battle with the players."

Mirror: "Fenerbahçe players ran to the tunnel after Trabzonspor fans stormed the pitch."

Sky Sports: "Scandal! Turkish fans storm the pitch and attack players."

BBC Sport: "Trabzonspor fans attacked Fenerbahçe players following the defeat."

"HUNDREDS OF FANS ENTERED THE PITCH"

The Sun: "Hundreds of fans stormed the pitch to attack the Fenerbahçe team in a chaotic match, with former Chelsea player (Michy Batshuayi) turning to kick a fan. Another familiar name (Bright Osayi-Samuel) floored a pitch invader as even officials clashed with fans."

"THINGS ARE GOING WRONG AGAIN IN TURKEY"

Telegraaf: "Things are going wrong again in Turkey: Michy Batshuayi performs a karate kick after hooligans storm the pitch."

"SCANDAL IN TURKEY"

Kicker: Scandal in Turkey: Trabzonspor fans storm the pitch and attack Fenerbahçe players.

In the past, Turkish football has made negative headlines with similar incidents. Ankaragücü Club President Faruk Koca attacked referee Meler in a match played last December. While Koca was given a lifetime ban by the federation, the Süper Lig was suspended following the events.