FENERBAHCE star Mert Hakan Yandas has been accused of “acting like a toddler” after his dramatic reaction to a tackle.
The midfielder hit the deck after being floored during a clash against Galatasaray – and rolled five times.
The video shows Yandas attempting to win a loose ball before being caught by an opposition player.
But fans have been left baffled by his reaction as he tumbled repeatedly across the pitch.
The game eventually finished 2-0 to Fenerbahce over Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig game, with Yandas’ roll stoking a reaction online.
One observer on Reddit wrote: “In all honesty, how could you watch your husband in his profession, acting like an absolute toddler on live television.
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“So embarrassing. The biggest reason I’ve never been able to get into watching soccer.”
Another Reddit user also suggested these theatrics were what put people off the sport.
They said: “Said this earlier, but this is the exact reason I can never get into watching soccer. This is so cringe.
“It’s like in day care, when a child pokes another child, and over sells the crying in front of the care taker, to get sympathy.”
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Another fan simply commented of Yandas: “Dude have some self respect.”
And one wrote sarcastically: “He may have over sold it. Slightly…”
Twitter users was also unsympathetic. One person compared Yandas to a video of a polar bear rolling in grass.
The 27-year-old joined Fenerbahce in 2020 and usually plays in centre-midfield.
The win leaves the Istanbul-based club 2nd in the Super Liga, but trailing league leaders Trabzonspor by 13 points.
