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Galatasaray's Lemina: Coronavirus is bigger than football

Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina said the coronavirus pandemic is a situation that is bigger than football.

Lemina made the post after playing the Istanbul derby against Besiktas inside an empty Turk Telekom Stadium on Sunday.

The 26-year-old was in action for the duration as Galatasaray were held to a goalless draw by their visitors.

Several leagues across the world have been suspended to contain the spread of Covid-19 but the Turkish football authorities affirmed that domestic league will continue with no fans attending in the stadium.

"This is bigger than football!