Hasan Arat's 'swing' jab: No one has the power to do that
As Beşiktaş claimed the Super Cup by defeating Galatasaray 5-0, President Hasan Arat made statements following the lopsided victory.
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Beşiktaş defeated Galatasaray 5-0 to claim the Turkcell Super Cup. Following the match, Beşiktaş President Hasan Arat made significant remarks.
THIS CUP IS A WONDERFUL PIECE OF GOOD NEWS AND A GIFT
Emphasizing that Beşiktaş is a great community, President Hasan Arat stated, “I express my gratitude to all the Beşiktaş fans who came here today. Despite a difficult season, we have won two cups. Beşiktaş played very well today. Hüseyin Yücel made important moves in transfers this season. What matters now is the league. This cup is a wonderful piece of good news and a gift. It was a gentlemanly match. What happened at the cup ceremony at the end of the match should also serve as an example.”
'THE TRANSFER OF THE DAY IS MUSTAFA HEKİMOĞLU'
Arat noted that the biggest transfer of the match was Mustafa Hekimoğlu, saying, “The biggest transfer of the day was Mustafa Hekimoğlu. So, keep an eye on Mustafa. Beşiktaş was more focused than ever. I congratulate everyone who contributed. From tomorrow morning, Beşiktaş must run toward its new goals.”
'WE HAVE ALSO GAINED ONANA'
Arat also made statements regarding new signing Jean Onana, saying, “Until September 15, there will be both departures and arrivals. Beşiktaş has also gained Onana today. Consider him a transfer as well.”
NO ONE HAS THE POWER TO PUT THE EAGLE ON A SWING
Addressing the “swing” post made by Galatasaray on social media directed at Beşiktaş last season, President Arat said, “Following a match at our stadium this year, our rival community posted an unpleasant tweet and put the Eagle on a swing. Let no one forget this; no one has the power to put the Eagle on a swing. The Eagle comes here and does what is necessary, but as Beşiktaş, we will not engage in such attempts. I want you to know that we will experience this victory with composure and dignity. I advise no major community to engage in such matters against another major community from now on. Let us forget these. The Beşiktaş community was extremely saddened, but our players and spectators gave the answer on the pitch today.”