Ahmet Çakar reveals: The salary of Hamit Altıntop, who said 'I don't need Turkish football,' is jaw-dropping!

Former referee Ahmet Çakar has revealed the salary that TFF National Team Supervisor Hamit Altıntop receives from the federation, following the backlash over his statement: "I don't need Turkish football as much as Turkish football needs me."

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Ahmet Çakar reveals: The salary of Hamit Altıntop, who said 'I don't need Turkish football,' is jaw-dropping!

The remarks made by Turkish Football Federation (TFF) National Team Supervisor Hamit Altıntop on a YouTube channel he recently appeared on have sparked reactions in the sports community.

THOSE WORDS CAUSED A STIR

While speaking about the decision to send Beşiktaş's young star Semih Kılıçsoy from the National Team to the U21 National Team, he had used the expression: "I don't need Turkish football as much as Turkish football needs me."

HIS SALARY IS JAW-DROPPING

Former referee Ahmet Çakar has revealed the salary of Hamit Altıntop, which has been a subject of debate in the sports community.

Speaking on Beyaz TV, Çakar stated: "Hamit Altıntop receives a salary of 250 thousand TL from the TFF, so it seems you do need Turkish football after all. There is no point in talking like a knight. Just sit down and do your job."

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