Dia Saba Sparks Controversy at Amedspor Over Jersey Number Celebration

Dia Saba, the Israeli footballer who recently helped Amedspor gain promotion to Turkey's top league, started the new season impressively by scoring twice in a 3-0 victory over Erzurumspor. However, his goal celebration sparked a controversy within the club. After scoring, Saba made a gesture with his hands signaling the number 10, which highlighted an internal dispute over the iconic jersey number. Following the departure of Cekdar Orhan, the number 10 shirt became a coveted item among the team’s key players. Saba officially requested to wear the number 10, but the club's management had already promised it to Swiss winger Samuel Balt, who was signed for 1.6 million euros from Antalyaspor. This decision to prioritize Balt caused significant disappointment for Saba.

The celebration was widely interpreted by fans as a subtle message from Saba to the club’s management, expressing his frustration. He further emphasized this sentiment by posting a video of his celebration on Instagram and later adding a story with the number "10" caption. The incident has kept local media and supporters focused on the internal dynamics at Amedspor following the season opener.