12. Adam is on Air: Lemi Çelik: The Galatasaray media pitted Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe against each other
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While Turkish football is grappling with successive crises on one hand, it is also preparing for the A National Football Team's Euro 2024 campaign. Following controversial refereeing decisions, the events before and after the Trabzonspor-Fenerbahçe match are now being debated. Sports commentator and legendary footballer Lemi Çelik analyzed the latest developments in Turkish football on the 12. Adam program.
Touching upon the controversial refereeing errors, Çelik stated, "There is a refereeing problem in Turkey; what is distressing is that even after VAR, refereeing errors continue," noting that the VAR system has not been a solution to the problems. Çelik also emphasized that it is essential for referees to receive psychological support.
Evaluating the reasons for the tension between the two teams, Çelik pointed to figures working as commentators and sports writers in the media, saying, "The Galatasaray media pitted Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe against each other."
Commenting on the effects of politics on Turkish football, Çelik said, "Politics wants to manage football and wants a share of the pie for its supporters. Except for Fenerbahçe, no club can elect a president without Erdoğan's approval. The TFF President has a world of scandals, from Bylock to illegal betting." Çelik also explained his formula for emerging from the chaos.
Çelik also shared his memories of the late former Trabzonspor President and Manager Özkan Sümer, as well as interesting events he experienced on the pitch, for 12punto viewers.