Police appalled after Turkish Galatasaray fans celebrate football

Videos show riots, 33 police officers injured: Turkish football fans escalate violence in Berlin

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Monday , May 19, 2025 , 1:00 PM

The situation escalated at the Galatasaray Istanbul football club's celebration in Berlin. According to reports, police officers were injured.

Videos on X show the extent of the riots on Berlin's streets: pyrotechnics, police trying to maintain control.

According to information from Bild, bottles and stones were thrown at police officers, injuring 33 of them.

The police are now investigating several cases, it is said. A police spokesperson told Bild: "It is unacceptable that events in Turkey such as sporting victories or political elections are celebrated on our streets."

Riots in Berlin after victory of Turkish football club Galatasaray Istanbul in the Süper Lig — Riots in Berlin after the victory of the Turkish football club Galatasaray Istanbul in the Süper Lig X: @EyuphanByraktar

The state head of the Police Union (GdP) described the evening: "It's unbelievable." He showed little understanding for the supposed customs of celebrating on the Bosporus. He expected stricter regulations from politicians.