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Controversy: A video of Mauro Icardi assaulting someone in a shopping mall went viral

The Argentine forward assaulted a Galatasaray fan while walking with his partner

Mauro Icardi once again found himself at the center of controversy, this time off the field. In recent hours, a video recorded in a shopping mall has gone viral, showing him in the midst of a heated altercation with Galatasaray fans.

Icardi enfrentándose a hinchas del Galatasaray

In the footage, which circulated on TikTok from the account victorosimhen0452, the Argentine forward is seen exchanging headbutts with a fan in the middle of a commotion.

Although the exact date of the footage has not yet been determined, Icardi is seen leaving with China Suárez and his daughters, surrounded by supporters. According to reports, the confrontation allegedly began after a fan attempted to confront his partner.

The incident caused a major stir on social media and in the press, further fueling Icardi's media exposure, as he is going through one of the most difficult moments of his personal life.

Meanwhile, in parallel with this controversy, the forward was recently declared a child support debtor by the courts. As a consequence, he faces severe measures: a ban on leaving the country, the seizure of his property known as the "Casa de los Sueños," and a daily fine of 3,500 dollars until the debt is settled.

His return to the field

On the other hand, Icardi found some relief in sports. After 281 days of inactivity due to a ligament injury, he returned to play for Galatasaray and scored a goal. He came on in the final stretch of the match against Karagumruk and scored the definitive 3-0, in a comeback celebrated by Turkish fans.

Soccer player in a red and yellow uniform celebrating in a stadium full of fans
Icardi played again and scored a goal | La Derecha Diario

The goal allowed the Rosario native to regain confidence on the field, although his situation off the field keeps him in the spotlight.

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