Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina said the coronavirus pandemic is a situation that is bigger than football.
Lemina made the post after playing the Istanbul derby against Besiktas inside an empty Turk Telekom Stadium on Sunday.
The 26-year-old was in action for the duration as Galatasaray were held to a goalless draw by their visitors.
Several leagues across the world have been suspended to contain the spread of Covid-19 but the Turkish football authorities affirmed that domestic league will continue with no fans attending in the stadium.
"This is bigger than football!