Very harsh words from Dursun Özbek! 'Everyone should come to their senses'

A new sponsorship agreement has been signed between Galatasaray Club and Bilyoner. Dursun Özbek made striking statements at the signing ceremony.

Here are Dursun Özbek's statements...

"A new era has begun in the cooperation between Galatasaray and Bilyoner. It is an exemplary collaboration between Galatasaray, the largest institution of Turkish sports, and Bilyoner, the pioneer of entertainment in sports. Bilyoner's contributions to Turkish sports are evident. I believe this cooperation of ours will continue for many years. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the agreement, especially Emin Hitay.

With the championship, our sponsorship revenues have reached the highest level in our history. We have reached and exceeded our target of 50 million euros in sponsorship revenues this season. We really needed this. Due to the Banks Association payments, 50% of all revenues are allocated there. This is what the administrations that come after this period need to know.

We were obliged to bring sponsorship revenues to the highest level. Broadcasting revenues remained at a very low level. It dropped from 500 million dollars to the 80 million dollar level. Everyone is complaining about this. We are entering a new broadcasting tender. The figures there are not very high either.

"WE WANT THE TFF TO RESIGN"

I said that a newly elected TFF should be supported. We stood behind them, but recent rapid developments and events have reached such a level that we have come to the conclusion that this TFF will not be able to bring benefits to Turkish sports in the coming period. We have goals in Europe and in the World. Galatasaray, rival clubs, and Turkish football have goals. The TFF cannot take us to these goals. Therefore, what needs to be done is fresh blood, renewal, restructuring... An administration that will provide more valuable services to Turkish sports should come. We are behind this as well.

"THERE ARE HESITATIONS REGARDING VAR"

There are hesitations regarding VAR applications and the people managing VAR. I am not just talking about the matches of big teams. There are major errors in the matches of other clubs as well. Within the framework of certain personal behavioral patterns, the benefit of VAR disappears. We need to think about renewal now. These speculations and discussions have reached such a level that no club is happy. We need to prevent these discussions from reaching a large scale. For this, there is a need for renewal.

It is said that the pitch in Şanlıurfa, where the Super Cup Final will be played, is not suitable for the Semi-Automated Offside System. Did the TFF not see this? I don't know. TFF officials should answer this. If we are told where to play, we will go. The addressee of this question is the TFF.

We want to be champions. We aim to wear the fifth star. The election polemic should not affect the agenda in the coming months. Do not consider this as an evasive answer. We have to carry this season together, as solid as marble. There is a date when the election will be discussed, we will talk then. This championship race should not be affected.

"FIGHT AGAINST A COALITION"

Galatasaray is fighting on many fronts. We are fighting against a coalition, we are continuing the competition. Everyone knows the existence of this, there is no need to name names. I want my community to see this. Just like the period when our older brothers were martyred in Çanakkale and the Caucasus. We are fighting against a coalition.

"CAN ICARDI BE PENALIZED LIKE THIS?"

Mauro Icardi did tactical work. The team prepared accordingly. You learn on the bus that Icardi has been penalized. Can such a thing happen? Dear members of the press, can such a thing happen? I am asking you too. Rather than what Icardi did, what should be discussed is whether a penalty can be given in such a short time. You referred him without precaution! Did Icardi do this or that, is it a montage? We moved away from the main topic by discussing these. The penalty given to Icardi is unfair. Fines were given in the recent past, here a penalty was given to Icardi. When we say we are fighting against the seven heavens, this is what we mean. Let no one worry, Galatasaray will emerge victorious from this struggle. Just like the war we fought in the War of Independence... Galatasaray must integrate with its community.

According to our statutes, Boards of Directors refer expulsion requests submitted to them to the Disciplinary Board. The Disciplinary Board makes the decision. The management did its duty. From now on, the matter is with the Disciplinary Board. Galatasaray fans should respect the decision.

"IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO TENSE UP SOCIETY"

We respond to the unrealistic statements of our rivals and their efforts to wear down Galatasaray within the framework of our courtesy. This does not mean that we will maintain this level constantly! Today, it is extremely dangerous to tense up society and use language that makes people enemies of each other. We are worried that it will create events that are difficult to repair. Those who love Galatasaray should be moderate. Everyone should be moderate on issues that will tense up society.

"SEARCH THESE WORDS OF MINE ON GOOGLE"

A play like Hacivat and Karagöz is being performed. Someone comes out on the curtain every day, they say something to Galatasaray about unrealistic issues, they say it and they go down. We would say similar things too. However, one should not fall into the trap. The rival team's statements, their presidents are a project... I continue these words of mine. The murderer arrives at the crime scene first. Go to Google, look at these words of mine. Type pineapple, incentive, match-fixing, friendly matches on the carpet pitch into Google, look at what comes up! As if these don't exist, as if I did it, men come out and say things like Karagöz and Hacivat. A piece of advice to them from an older brother, don't bother in vain, the fire you are in will not be extinguished by blowing on it. Write this in your head.

The Fenerbahçe management is more interested in everything Galatasaray does than Galatasaray fans are. The reason they bring these to the agenda, both through troll accounts and their own accounts, is to change the agenda regarding the Kasımpaşa match. Members of the press should notice this. Galatasaray is fighting against a coalition. We saw the effects of this there. Many of the football components other than Galatasaray are in the coalition. They are trying to bring up issues related to Galatasaray to make people forget the disgrace that happened. What does the 1997 championship have to do with it? Then let's examine all the championships? Then what comes out. In the examination of this, Galatasaray will stand out as the most successful club. Picking 1997 with tweezers... What happened in 1908? Can such a ridiculous thing happen? Everyone should look ahead of themselves.

"COME TO YOUR SENSES"

The most important thing for us is the happiness and unity of our country. I call on our rivals, let's stay on the pitch. Your effort to pull us in by constantly scratching is bad. The results of this will be bad. Search and look on Google! They are constantly bringing up things that will tense up society. I am saying it once again, this fire will not be extinguished by blowing on it. Everyone should come to their senses.

The findings that the penalties given to Galatasaray are excessive are correct. We are fighting on many fronts. This has not subsided at all. Recently, the tension, the strain, and the level have been increasing. For these to end, Turkish football must be renewed. If it has reached this level, everyone should pave the way for this renewal. There is a common opinion in the Union of Clubs Foundation.

We wanted to make transfers at the most appropriate level. The date of the UEFA list issue was important. It came at a very tight schedule. We said goodbye to Europe this year. Hopefully, next year Galatasaray will play in the Champions League. The management of that period should learn lessons from these days and make a better preparation. The adventure in the Champions League should be continued.