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Icardi Scores on Return to Galatasaray as Club Readies Extension

Suárez’s high-profile social-media posts from their Istanbul mansion have driven a public backlash even as Galatasaray readies an extension offer.

Overview

  • Mauro Icardi marked his comeback after 281 days out by scoring in Galatasaray’s 3-0 win over Fatih Karagümrük following a knee ligament and meniscus injury.
  • Turkish media citing Blid report that Galatasaray is preparing a two-year contract extension and has entered negotiations with the forward.
  • Eugenia “La China” Suárez and Icardi settled into a luxury Istanbul mansion, sharing curated videos and photos of its modern white-and-green décor and amenities.
  • Suárez posted a defiant Instagram message—“They tried to humiliate you; here you are”—to celebrate Icardi’s return, prompting polarized feedback online.
  • Conflicting reports persist about Suárez’s daughter Rufina’s living situation, with some outlets saying she remained in Istanbul and others reporting her return to Argentina.