Michy Batshuayi attacks fan with spinning kick in the head amid chaotic scenes in Turkey

Michy Batshuayi celebrates with his team-mates after Fenerbahce's win over Trabzonspor in March 2024.
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Michy Batshuayi attempted a spinning kick on a fan who had entered the pitch amid chaotic scenes in the aftermath of Fenerbahce's win over Trabzonspor on Sunday.

Baytshuayi scored an 87th-minute winner in a 3-2 win after former Manchester United midfielder Fred had netted twice for the visitors.

With the Fenerbahce players celebrating in the middle of the pitch, a Trabzonspor fan found his way past security staff and ran in their direction.

Michy Batshuayi celebrates with his Fenerbahce team-mates after victory against Trabzonspor in March 2024.

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While the supporter was being chased by stewards, hundreds more ran onto the pitch and chaos ensued.

And as one of the pitch invaders made his way towards the Fenerbahce bench and coaching staff, Batshuayi could be seen spinning and attempting a high kick.

Despite being hit by the Belgian's foot, the fan kept on running towards the side of the pitch and was intercepted by security staff.

Another pitch invader was stopped in his tracks by a punch from former Queens Park Rangers winger Bright Osayi-Samuel.

Fenerbahce players quickly made their way to the tunnel to escape the Trabzonspor fans on another controversial night for Turkish football.

In December, Ankaragucu president Faruk Kocu stormed onto the pitch and punched referee Halil Umut Meler.

The Super Lig was suspended for several weeks after that incident, while Kocu was arrested.

Both Fenerbace and Trabzonspor are likely to face severe punishment following Sunday's shocking scenes.

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Ben Hayward is a European football writer and Tottenham Hotspur fan with over 15 years’ experience, he has covered games all over the world - including three World Cups, several Champions League finals, Euros, Copa America - and has spent much of that time in Spain. Ben speaks English and Spanish, currently dividing his time between Barcelona and London, covering all the big talking points of the weekend on FFT: he’s also written several list features and interviewed Guglielmo Vicario for the magazine.

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