Galatasaray submits Başakşehir request to TFF
Galatasaray has made an official request to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) to change the date of its upcoming Turkish Cup match against Başakşehir.
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The 2025/26 Ziraat Turkish Cup group stage will begin on December 17, with the first week of matches concluding on December 24. During this period, Galatasaray is scheduled to host Başakşehir on Thursday, December 18. However, the yellow-red team has requested that this match be moved one day earlier.
Galatasaray's request came to the fore following the match against Antalyaspor in the 16th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. Head coach Okan Buruk voiced his criticisms regarding the match schedule, stating, "It is not understandable that the Başakşehir match is to be played on Thursday. While Galatasaray plays on Thursday, the other match is on Sunday. Trabzonspor will play on Wednesday and take the field again on Monday. This situation is a big question mark for us. We would be pleased if they could enlighten us. Başakşehir also has a similar request."