13.10.2025 10:13
After the match in which the Turkish National Team defeated Bulgaria 6-1, the departure of young goalkeeper Berke Özer from the camp turned into a major crisis. The Turkish Football Federation announced that the player left without permission, while Berke Özer stated in his explanation, "I left with permission." Following the incident, the possibility of a ban of up to one year for Özer has come to the agenda.
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The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) announced that goalkeeper Berke Özer, who is part of the A National Team candidate squad, left the camp without permission.
In the federation's statement, it was stated, "The responsibility and value of wearing the National Team jersey is above all else. Our A National Team is a whole that represents the honor of the country, independent of individuals. Discipline, respect, and team spirit are fundamental principles that we will never compromise on."
TFF emphasized that this behavior is unacceptable and stated that Berke Özer will not be called up to the A National Team again.
BERKE ÖZER'S RESPONSE: "I LEFT WITH PERMISSION"
Following TFF's statement, young goalkeeper Berke Özer made a detailed statement on his Instagram account. The player said he informed the technical team before leaving the camp and that the decision was made with their knowledge.
Özer used the following expressions in his post:
"Before joining the A National Team camp, I shared my pains with the technical team. I said it would be more appropriate to go through the process with treatment if I was not going to be in the match squad. However, when I was called up, I proudly joined the camp as always. When I saw the match squad, I felt that the meaning of the discussions had lost its significance. To not affect the team's morale, I spoke with the technical team after the match and left the camp 'with permission.'
1 YEAR SUSPENSION POSSIBILITY
Berke Özer's situation is now on the agenda of the Professional Football Discipline Board (PFDK). According to the Football Discipline Regulation, "Players who do not participate in national matches or leave the camp without a valid reason may receive a suspension from matches ranging from 2 months to 1 year."
If Berke Özer is referred, it is stated that FIFA will also be involved in the process and the decision could be taken to an international level.
WHAT WILL THE DECISION BE?
After TFF's stern statement and Berke Özer's defense, all eyes are on the decision of the Professional Football Discipline Board. In the event of a possible suspension, a challenging process awaits Berke Özer in terms of both the national jersey and club career.
WHAT DOES THE REGULATION SAY?
It is expected that Berke Özer will be referred to the PFDK under the article "Not participating in national matches" in the Football Discipline Regulation. The relevant article states, "Players who do not participate in official or private national matches or preparation activities without a valid reason, or who arrive late or leave the training and match venue, are punished with a suspension from matches ranging from 2 months to 1 year."
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