TFF President Mehmet Büyükekşi: 'They are creating perceptions to disturb you'

The TFF has decided to publish the full recording of the MHK Training Meeting held on March 1, 2024, on its YouTube channel. In the published recording, TFF President Mehmet Büyükekşi addressed the general performance of the referees and the problems experienced with VAR. Here are the statements made by TFF President Büyükekşi:

OFFICIATE MATCHES FAIRLY

As you know, we have entered the final 11 weeks. The final 11 weeks are extremely critical. Unfortunately, in recent weeks, we have not received the level of performance we desired. Especially after the Fenerbahçe match and then the Galatasaray match last week, we were greatly disappointed. That is why I felt the need to make this speech. In the period ahead, we must set a standard for ourselves so that neither the players nor the coaches are disturbed by us. Officiate matches fairly.

WE ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH VAR PERFORMANCE

The biggest problem last week occurred in VAR. I am addressing our referees in the VAR room. We do not want these problems in VAR. We expect maximum attention in the period ahead. If we do not do this, we all face heavy criticism.

Your point of contact is us, not the clubs. It does not concern us who becomes the champion or who does not. If we officiate matches well, no club can say anything.

Finally, speaking about the influence of fans and social media, Büyükekşi stated: ''Do not be influenced by fans and social media. Because they have completely turned this into a policy of creating perceptions. They are trying to disturb you by creating these perceptions,'' he said.