Fenerbahçe’s President Ali Koç has recognized a important litmus check to gauge Galatasaray’s sincerity of their grievances towards the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and its governing our bodies: their stance on utilizing international referees.
Addressing the media on the Fenerbahçe Faruk Ilgaz Facilities in Kalamış, Koç prolonged an invite to Galatasaray, urging them to endorse the concept of using international referees for the rest of the league and the Super Cup match.
“If you are dissatisfied with the TFF president and find the committees disgraceful, then why not join us in advocating for foreign referees? If you are genuine and confident, it is your ultimate test of sincerity. But apparently, you are not. You seem content with the committees, the president, the MHK, third parties, and referees. You trust Turkish referees, but they are just not in our matches. That is a contradiction in itself. You are hypocrites – perhaps even a national security issue. You’re sowing seeds of hatred among millions,” Koç asserted.
Contrary to Galatasaray’s stance, Koç asserted that they don’t favor international referees.
“In Europe, they witness how referees officiate matches. How many times have they seen players dive and the referee telling them to get up? Naturally, they wouldn’t want that because they get the best results from Turkish referees,” he added.
In a critique of Galatasaray’s switch coverage, Koç highlighted their ways in securing gamers.
Koç highlighted the impenetrable aura surrounding Galatasaray, with many native golf equipment refraining from voicing complaints resulting from potential repercussions.
He accused them of participating in underhanded switch practices, luring gamers and manipulating contracts whereas competing within the Champions League.
Koç emphasised that no membership within the nation may brazenly accuse Fenerbahçe of poaching their gamers. Galatasaray allegedly resorts to ways corresponding to providing offers to gamers already below contract and manipulating their brokers, probably harming golf equipment financially.
He cited situations like Mame Thiam’s absence throughout matches towards Kayserispor and undisclosed provides to gamers like Samu Saiz earlier than video games towards Sivasspor.
Koç additional lambasted Galatasaray’s assertions of being approached for transfers whereas withholding correct particulars from the general public.
He questioned the integrity of such claims, stating discrepancies in reported switch charges and precise quantities agreed upon.
Koç additionally expressed issues over manipulating picture rights and sponsorship offers to hide the true monetary dealings.
Moreover, he highlighted situations just like the Nicolo Zaniolo switch saga, the place Fenerbahçe accused Galatasaray of distorting provides.
Koç emphasised their dedication to in search of authorized recourse towards such misrepresentations and guaranteeing transparency in switch dealings.
He highlighted a recurring development within the efficiency of former Galatasaray gamers towards Fenerbahçe, highlighting a notable instance involving Ümit Karan, who brazenly expressed his reluctance for Fenerbahçe to win whereas enjoying for Eskişehirspor.
Koç additionally cited situations corresponding to Younes Belhanda’s gesture of taking a selfie with rival followers earlier than a match in Istanbul.
In distinction, Koç famous that ex-Fenerbahçe gamers typically preserve a aggressive edge towards their former crew.
He questioned the disparity in scrutiny between ex-players of various golf equipment, emphasizing the concentrate on people related to Fenerbahçe.
Source: www.dailysabah.com