Breaking News: Yasin Kol appointed for the derby, Galatasaray challenges the TFF! 'As of today...'
When Yasin Kol was announced as the referee for the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby to be played this weekend, a very harsh statement came from Galatasaray Club towards the Federation. In the words of President Dursun Özbek, the club announced that it has suspended all relations with the TFF.
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Following the appointment of Yasin Kol to officiate the critical derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, a harsh reaction arose from the yellow-red club. In the statement shared on the club's social media platforms and signed by President Dursun Özbek, criticisms directed at the Federation's management were at the forefront.
In President Dursun Özbek's statement, the phrase "All our relations with the current management of the Turkish Football Federation have been suspended as of today." was used.
“All our relations with the current management of the Turkish Football Federation have been suspended as of today.”
— Galatasaray SK (@GalatasaraySK) April 23, 2026
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