Galatasaray players use jerseys to mock Ismail Jakobs during Amedspor match
Galatasaray players celebrated a goal by covering their faces with their jerseys, a gesture intended to tease teammate Ismail Jakobs, SO FOOT.com reported.
During a 4-3 victory against Amedspor this Saturday, Portuguese player Rafael Leao opened the scoring and immediately pulled his jersey over his head to hide his face. Several of his teammates followed suit, repeating the specific movement to mock a recent incident involving the club’s defender.
The celebration serves as a direct reference to a video from Tuesday night following Galatasaray’s 2-0 win over Stuttgart. In that footage, Jakobs and teammate Lucas Torreira were filmed by journalists while leaving a nightclub after the match. To avoid the cameras, the Senegalese defender attempted to remain incognito by pulling his sweater over his head, a moment that has since become a point of lighthearted ridicule among his peers.
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The decision to use the “ostrich” gesture—hiding one’s head to avoid attention—was embraced by the players as a form of self-deprecating humor. While the gesture was aimed at Jakobs, the defender reportedly participated in the joke himself.
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The 4-3 result against Amedspor underscores a high-scoring period for the Istanbul-based club.
Galatasaray defender Ismail Jakobs was spotted hiding his face while leaving a nightclub just a few days ago… So when Rafael Leão scored, the entire team recreated the moment in their celebration 😂 pic.twitter.com/8BPYS5KR38
Match Details at a Glance
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match Result | Galatasaray 4-3 Amedspor |
| First Goal Scorer | Rafael Leao |
| Context of Celebration | Reference to Ismail Jakobs’ nightclub exit |
Frequently asked questions about the Galatasaray celebration
Why did the Galatasaray players hide their faces with their jerseys?
The players were mocking defender Ismail Jakobs. The gesture mimics a video where Jakobs pulled his clothing over his head to hide from journalists outside a nightclub.
When did the original incident involving Ismail Jakobs occur?
The incident took place on a Tuesday night following Galatasaray’s 2-0 victory against Stuttgart, when Jakobs and Lucas Torreira were spotted by media members.
Who scored the opening goal in the Amedspor match?
Rafael Leao scored the first goal of the match against Amedspor, which triggered the group celebration.
Galatasaray continues its campaign in the championship following the 4-3 win over Amedspor.
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