Galatasaray forward scores in Man Utd showdown, dedicates his goal to children in Palestine

Galatasaray forward scores in Man Utd showdown, dedicates his goal to children in Palestine

Published November 30,2023


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Galatasaray ahead Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who scored the equalizer towards Manchester United on Wednesday night, devoted his purpose to the war-hit kids in Palestine.

“I dedicate this goal to all the children in Palestine who deserve a future filled with hope and peace,” Aktürkoğlu, 25, stated on X.

“Their courage and resilience inspire me on the field. You are always in our hearts. We haven’t forgotten you, we never will,” the Galatasaray and Türkiye common added.

Israel launched a large navy marketing campaign within the Gaza Strip following a cross-border assault by Hamas on Oct. 7.

It has since killed over 15,000 individuals, together with 6,150 kids and 4,000 girls, based on well being authorities within the enclave. The official Israeli loss of life toll stands at 1,200.

Thursday morning, Israel and Hamas agreed to increase the humanitarian pause within the Gaza Strip for an additional day to proceed releasing hostages. The humanitarian pause was set to finish on Thursday morning. Since the preliminary pause started final week, 66 Israeli prisoners have been launched over the course of six days in alternate for 210 Palestinians.

On Wednesday, Aktürkoğlu, a Galatasaray wing-forward since 2020, got here off the bench to notch his membership’s third purpose with a ferocious right-footed strike within the 71st minute to stage the showdown in Istanbul.

Galatasaray staged a comeback in a 3-3 draw at dwelling towards Manchester United in week 5 of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd, who wanted a win in Istanbul, stayed on the backside of Group A with 4 factors.

Copenhagen and Galatasaray are on 5 factors every earlier than the ultimate matchday in December.

Bayern Munich gained the group as they’ve 13 factors in 5 matches.

In the subsequent and closing fixture of the group, Man Utd will host already-qualified Bayern Munich at Old Trafford on Dec. 12. Galatasaray will go to Copenhagen.

Copenhagen, Galatasaray and Man Utd are battling for the runners-up place.

Source: www.anews.com.tr