24.09.2025 08:40
After the match between Trabzonspor and Gaziantep FK, the referee Arda Kardeşler, who was commented on by TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, made statements during a live broadcast. Arda Kardeşler, stating that he has been targeted, said, "I made a mistake in the situation, but this was not my first mistake. The term 'planned action' has put me in the spotlight, and I am very upset. I am currently in a targeted position."
After the Trabzonspor - Gaziantep FK match, the referee Arda Kardeşler, who was commented on by TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, joined the live broadcast of HT Sports to make statements.
"I WISH HE HAD CONTACTED ME"
Speaking about Hacıosmanoğlu's statements, Kardeşler said, "The TFF president saying 'it's not a mistake, it's a planned action' was very hurtful for me. I wish he had contacted me before joining the broadcast."
"I AM IN THE TARGET POSITION"
Stating that he has been targeted, Arda Kardeşler said, "I made a mistake in the position, but this was not my first mistake. Saying it's a planned action targeted me, and I was very upset. I want clarification on what this planned action is. I don't want to live with this. Right now, I am in the target position."
"IF THEY HAD CONSIDERED MY FAMILY"
Finally, Arda Kardeşler stated, "I have earned my living from the federation for years and I work under the MHK. Therefore, commenting on such things is often misunderstood. I wish that when this statement was made, it had been considered that I also have a family."