Crisis between Hacıosmanoğlu and Özbek grows: Minister intervenes
It is alleged that Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak has intervened after Galatasaray called for the resignation of İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu. Minister Bak has invited Federation President Hacıosmanoğlu to an emergency meeting.
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As the championship race in the Süper Lig heats up, the tension between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe has spilled over into the TFF. Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek's statements on A Spor were met with sharp responses from TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu.
'WE HAVE NO CONFIDENCE LEFT IN THE TFF'
In his recent statements, Dursun Özbek claimed that TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu and Fenerbahçe were collaborating, stating, "We have no confidence left in the TFF." Özbek alleged that the TFF and Fenerbahçe were holding meetings in waterfront mansions and emphasized that the community is uncomfortable with this situation.
SHARP RESPONSE FROM HACIOSMANOĞLU
Following these statements, TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu joined a live broadcast and reacted sharply to Dursun Özbek. Criticizing Özbek, Hacıosmanoğlu asked, "Where do you find the authority to insult my personality?" Furthermore, he described Özbek's insinuation regarding Fenerbahçe as an immoral act, saying, "How can you say that I am speaking on behalf of Fenerbahçe?"
MINISTER BAK INTERVENES
As the dispute escalated, Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak stepped in. Minister Bak invited Hacıosmanoğlu to an emergency meeting. The Ministry plans to hold a discussion with Hacıosmanoğlu to resolve the ongoing tension.