Super Cup crisis: Scandalous remarks from Saudi official to Turkish delegation! 'This is a kingdom, you cannot put on a republic show'
Journalist Atilla Türker, who was among the media members who traveled to Saudi Arabia for the Super Cup final, alleged that a Saudi official entered the Turkish delegation's room in Riyadh and said, "This place is ruled by a kingdom; we will not allow you to put on a republic show."
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The repercussions of the Super Cup final between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray, which was planned to be played in Saudi Arabia but was canceled due to the Saudi authorities' embargo on Atatürk, continue.
Journalist Atilla Türker claimed that a Saudi deputy minister, who stated he was speaking on behalf of the king in Riyadh, told the Turkish delegation, "We are ruled by a kingdom, and I am speaking on behalf of the king. We will not allow you to put on a republic show."
WHAT HAPPENED?
Despite all the reactions from the sports community, the TFF decided to hold the Super Cup final, which was to be played between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray during the 100th anniversary of the Republic, in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Hours before the match, when Saudi authorities opposed the Atatürk banner and t-shirts, Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray decided not to take the field.