​Fernando Muslera created one of the moments of the year in football: the goalkeeper of “Galatasaray” saved Valentyn Rossie (Beşiktaş) from injury in the derby of the ninth stage of the Super League.

Fernando MusleraPhoto: Seskimphoto / Seskimphoto / Profimedia

Fernando Muslera, proof of fair play: he saved Valentin Rozier

At the 90+2 minute of the game, Rozier tried to reach Rebic’s ball and quickly jumped up. Muslera noticed the opponent heading towards the post and pushed him aside.

To show what could have happened if Muslera had not intervened, Galatasaray fans have released a video of a similar phase from Rennes v Fenerbahce (September 2022) in which Luan Perez hit the post. The Brazilian was injured and was out of action for 6 months.

Netizens from around the world applauded Muslera’s gesture, with “The definition of sportsmanship” or “A great goalkeeper but an even bigger man” being just some of the comments.

Galatasaray beat Bestikash 2-1 (Icardi ’26, ’82 / Oxlade-Chamberlain ’69) and is 2nd in the Superliga standings.

Superleague standings

1. Fenerbahce (goal difference 24-5) 27 points

2. Galatasaray (18-5) 25

3. Adana Demirspor (19-11) 17

4. Besiktas (13-11) 16

5. Trabzonspor (16-11) 15

6. Kasimpasha (14-16) 15, etc.