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VIDEO: Ugly scenes in Turkey as Istanbul Basaksehir players attack members of the press

Turkish national team goalkeeper Volkan Babacan was among those filmed in a melee with journalists which has been reported to the police

Istanbul Basaksehir players were filmed attacking members of the press after their match against Caykur Rizespor on Saturday.

The incident appears to have started when a journalist recorded an exchange between Caykur Rizespor fans and Emre Belozoglu, formerly of Newcastle United, after the midfielder had been insulted by a supporter near the team bus.

Basaksehir players attempted to block the filming before pushing and shoving began and certain players appear to assault the reporter involved.