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Galatasaray's Marcao red-carded for punching team-mate

The defender also head-butted Kerem Akturkoglu in the unusual incident on Monday

Galatasaray defender Marcao was sent off in Monday night's clash with Giresunspor after earning a red card for fighting his own team-mate.

In the 61st minute, Marcao head-butted and then threw punches at Kerem Akturkoglu before being separated by other members of the Galatasaray squad.

Marcao was dismissed following a VAR review of the incident and will likely now face further punishment for fighting on the pitch. However, the squad held on to win their Super Lig opener 2-0.

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Potential punishment

According to Turkish League regulations, this incident classifies as an "assault" and could result in a lengthy suspension.