BREAKING:Popular Premier League player was discovered to have liked many photos of Miray Yıldırım, a 16-year-old female volleyball player of Beşiktaş, after which the Turkish online community went to the comment section and said: “Are you crazy? She’s just….
BREAKING:Popular Premier League player was discovered to have liked many photos of Miray Yıldırım, a 16-year-old female volleyball player of Beşiktaş, after which the Turkish online community went to the comment section and said: “Are you crazy? She’s just….
What began as a simple string of Instagram likes has now turned into one of the most unexpected sports-and-social media dramas of the month.
THE REACTIONS
The Turkish comment sections — especially on Ece Demir’s page — exploded.
Some fans were curious.
Some were angry.
And others, predictably, began to create memes and wild theories.
A few fans even mockingly accused Rashford of trying to “distract Turkish athletes before Euro 2028.” Others joked that Beşiktaş should now expect a “transfer offer from the Premier League — not for a footballer, but for a volleyball player.”
On the flip side, some fans saw nothing wrong and even defended Rashford, saying it was simply a gesture of admiration and respect between professional athletes.
Interestingly, Ece Demir has not commented publicly. However, fans noticed that shortly after the attention peaked, she limited who could comment on her recent posts and removed the caption from one of the liked photos. Whether this was in direct response to the Rashford frenzy or merely coincidental remains unclear.
No official response has come from Rashford’s camp either. The Manchester United striker, known for his activism and composed public image, has kept silent — which has only fueled more speculation.
A NEW ERA OF INTERNET DRAMA?
Social media has long blurred the lines between athletes’ public and personal lives. With over 15 million followers, Rashford’s every online move is under scrutiny — especially when it crosses into unfamiliar territory, like Turkish volleyball.
