05.12.2025 22:45
Fenerbahçe shared a statement following the Galatasaray-Samsunspor match played in the Super League. In the statement, they reacted to the penalty decision that was not awarded in favor of Samsunspor in the last minute.
The Fenerbahçe Club made a statement following the Galatasaray-Samsunspor match played in the 15th week of the Super League. In the statement, there was a reaction to the referee team of the match, and emphasis was placed on the penalty position that was not awarded in favor of Samsunspor.
Here is Fenerbahçe's statement:
''The fact that the penalty position, which was clearly seen by the entire public in the last minutes of the Galatasaray–Samsunspor match played today, was not evaluated by either the on-field referee or VAR is a serious question mark for Turkish football.
Since the day we took office, we have particularly preferred not to engage in referee discussions and to focus on the field and the game. However, this preference does not mean that we accept the overlooking of clear mistakes.
The inability to maintain the standard of referees and VAR even in such decisive moments that directly affect the fate of the league is a problem not just for one club, but for all of Turkish football.
Our only expectation is a management approach that is fair, transparent, and equally applied for everyone. Fenerbahçe does not seek privileges for anyone; but it does not accept to be a part of a system that could work against anyone.
It is essential for the Turkish Football Federation and the relevant committees to make an urgent statement on this matter and to transparently present the justification of the incident to the public for the sake of Turkish football. Fenerbahçe Sports Club will follow every step necessary for a league where competition is won on the field.''