2020/21 Cenk Tosun

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Two great finishes today but he's a real slug isn't he? I thought him taking a tumble on the halfway line when he had his man well beat was pretty funny. He knew he'd have to run half the length of the pitch.
 



Cenk Tosun has denied he celebrated a goal with the hand gesture of a far-right group in Everton's FA Cup win over Rotherham.

The Turkey striker would have his - and the Blues' - second goal of the third round tie ruled out for offside by the VAR but Tosun wheeled away having converted James Rodriguez's free-kick.

But Tosun's celebration of the goal sparked some controversy after it was suggested he may have formed the sign of a far-right group the 'Grey Wolves' with his left hand.

Club officials spoke to Tosun in the immediate aftermath of the tie and the 29-year-old denied making the gesture, or even being aware of the group based in Turkey, who have been described as "ultranationalist" and were banned by the French government late last year after accusing them of: “extremely violent actions, disseminating “extremely violent threats” and creating "incitement to hatred against authorities and Armenians."

Tosun, instead, says he was simply pointing to the sky in thanks after sliding in to steer Rodriguez's centre past the Rotherham goalkeeper.
VAR would deem, however, that Tosun was offside and the goal was ruled out.
Everton would grab a second, however, when substitute Abdoulaye Doucoure ran onto Rodriguez's through-ball in extra-time.


So the Turkish Everton fans say its a historic sign and he says he wasn't aware of it. He's as bad a liar as a footballer
 
It's a ancient symbol of Turks but become to be used by nationalist party after 60's.Of course he knows the meaning like everybody.By the footage I dont think he means it.He needs to clarify himself cause he did that stupid soldier salute.Yes I am Turkish but no politic gesture at sports.
On the other hand even he score 3-4 goals, he is not capable to wear royal blue.
And lastly this is football forum not a place to Express your feelings other nations.

Against all forms of racism...
 
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