Beşiktaş Slams Refereeing with Sarcastic "2026/2027 Season" Tweet

Beşiktaş voiced strong disapproval of a refereeing decision during their Trendyol Süper Lig match against Alanyaspor, taking to social media to express their frustration. The incident occurred early in the game, prompting a sharp reaction from the club.

In the 8th minute, Beşiktaş player Leandro Trossard went down following a challenge from Alanyaspor's Fidan Aliti. The referee, Adnan Deniz Kayatepe, stopped play and consulted VAR. Beşiktaş players and staff appealed for a red card against Aliti, believing the challenge warranted a dismissal.

However, after the review, the match resumed without any disciplinary action against Aliti. This decision did not sit well with Beşiktaş, who felt the officiating was substandard.

In response, Beşiktaş posted a provocative message on their official social media account. The tweet featured an image and the caption, "The 2026/2027 season has begun!" This sarcastic remark implied that the referee's performance was so poor it seemed to belong to a future, perhaps even more chaotic, season.

The post quickly drew attention, highlighting the club's dissatisfaction with the officiating during the crucial league fixture.