Lukas Podolski Mocks Fenerbahçe With ‘Fener Don’t Cry’ Post as Osimhen Fires Galatasaray to Derby Victory

Lukas Podolski, the former Germany international who spent two seasons at Galatasaray, took to social media on April 26, 2026, to taunt Fenerbahçe following their heavy defeat in the Intercontinental Derby. Posting an image of Victor Osimhen on X with the caption “Fener don’t cry,” Podolski added his voice to what had already become a pointed celebration by the Nigerian striker following the match.

Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahçe 3-0 at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex RAMS Park on Sunday night, a result that reinforces their position at the top of the Turkish Süper Lig table. The victory extends Galatasaray’s lead over second-placed Fenerbahçe to seven points, with only three matches remaining in the season. Galatasaray now require just one more win to secure the championship, with a fixture against Samsunspor scheduled next.

Podolski, who registered 20 goals in 56 league appearances during his time with the Istanbul club, was among the former players and supporters celebrating the result. His social media post echoed the mood within the Galatasaray camp, where Osimhen had already drawn attention by gesturing toward his arm protector in the direction of Fenerbahçe supporters after the final whistle — a reaction that prompted a response from the rival club.

Osimhen was central to the win, returning to the starting lineup after an injury to score the opening goal. His pace and physicality caused sustained problems for the Fenerbahçe defence throughout the match, and his performance contributed to creating space for his teammates across the contest. The Nigerian forward had previously been named a doubt for the derby after sustaining a fractured arm, with Galatasaray opting to start him regardless.

The goal took Osimhen’s Süper Lig tally for the season to 13 goals and four assists, bringing his total goal contributions across all competitions to 27 in 31 appearances. Should Galatasaray clinch the title in the coming weeks, it would represent Osimhen’s second Süper Lig championship, having won his first with the club in the 2024/25 season after joining on loan from Napoli.

Podolski’s association with Galatasaray remains well-documented. The former Arsenal forward — who also represented clubs including Cologne, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, and Vissel Kobe during his career — was a popular figure during his spell in Istanbul and has continued to follow the club closely since his departure. His post, written partly in Turkish using the phrase “FENER AĞLAMA” — meaning “Fener don’t cry” — quickly circulated among supporters of both clubs.

The derby result marks a significant moment in the title race. Fenerbahçe, managed by José Mourinho, had remained in contention heading into the fixture, but the seven-point gap with three games left makes a comeback statistically unlikely. Galatasaray’s title coronation could come as early as their next match depending on results elsewhere in the division.