Sexist remark from İsmail Kartal! 'We played football like real men, like men'

Fenerbahçe manager İsmail Kartal made statements following the 3-1 victory against Rizespor.

Here are İsmail Kartal's statements...

'First of all, I congratulate the players of both teams. On a pitch like this, the players of both teams played football like real men, like men. We did not hide behind any excuses. I congratulate the opposing team's staff, coaching staff, and players. They did not make the game ugly. Despite such a heavy pitch and poor surface, all the players tried to do their best. We tried to play football. Ultimately, we could not do what we wanted in the first half. We are a team that tries to play. In certain parts of the pitch where there were too many puddles, my players could not grasp the geometry. We could not display a good performance and fell 1-0 behind. By bringing on players who could adapt to this, who were suited to this, and who could turn the match around, we balanced the game and took the lead.

We got ahead in duels, won the second balls, and found the goals. In the end, we won. On this pitch, rather than good football, good fighting and good strategy were required. We fought well in the second half and implemented a good strategy. I congratulate the Rizespor manager and players. They fought well. They did not make the game ugly. I congratulate the players of both teams for trying to play football despite the heavy pitch and poor surface. I congratulate my players for winning. The 3 points were very important.

On such a heavy pitch, it is not right to talk about football or performance. We fought well and put forward a strategy. You cannot pass on the pitch, the ball does not travel, it gets stuck in some places. It was necessary to fight well. We needed to apply pressure. We did that in the second half and won.'