Nihat Kahveci's 'Congratulations to the new federation president' remark

Fenerbahçe, continuing its pursuit of the top spot in the Süper Lig, defeated Gaziantep FK 3-1. Falling behind in the first half, the yellow-navies reached victory with the goals they found in the second half, reducing the point gap with Galatasaray to 2 with a game in hand.

Nihat Kahveci criticized Fenerbahçe's play in his post-match statements. Kahveci said, "My humble advice to you, dear Fenerbahçe fans, is if the Fenerbahçe match starts at 19:00, sit in front of the screen at 20:00. Again, most of the first half was wasted football. A total of 8 players changed, the formation changed. Antep flew until they adapted to each other."

PENALTY DECISION AND GAME EVALUATION

Kahveci also evaluated the penalty decision given in the En-Nesyri position:

"A penalty decision came out in the position with En-Nesyri. The penalty called for Vienna's handball was the turning point. I haven't been a FIFA referee or anything. I would ask why the foreign VAR called for that position. Even when I saw the replay while watching, it was a penalty to me."

Criticizing Fenerbahçe's style of play, Kahveci stated, "Fenerbahçe's play in the 30-minute period is unacceptable. Can the only way of attacking be long balls and crosses from the wings?"

TFF PRESIDENCY CLAIM

Kahveci also made a striking claim regarding the presidency of the Turkish Football Federation:

"These things start with the Central Referee Committee (MHK). I don't remember Fenerbahçe ever making such high-level statements about the MHK this season. Shall I tell you the trend? Congratulations to the new federation president replacing İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu. These things always start with the MHK. Because the gear is being shifted up. I don't know, I'm observing. We will see if there is an election in the summer."