22.02.2026 15:40
Galatasaray Club targeted the TFF due to the disallowed goal in the match against Konyaspor, which they lost 2-0, stating, "You can disregard all the rules and disallow our goal. We know very well what you are trying to do since you have done this before. Prepare in advance to disallow it when we become champions at the end of the season." The TFF responded to Galatasaray with a one-sentence reply.
Galatasaray Club reacted to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) of the TÜMOSAN Konyaspor match, which they lost 2-0 in the 23rd week of the Trendyol Super League.
"IT IS AN UNACCEPTABLE SCANDAL FOR TURKISH FOOTBALL"
In the statement of the yellow-red club, referring to the goal canceled in the 49th minute due to offside, it was stated, "The cancellation of our team's legitimate goal in the TÜMOSAN Konyaspor-Galatasaray match, despite the clear provisions of the offside rule, is an unacceptable scandal for Turkish football."
CALL TO TFF FOR DAVUT DAKUL
In the statement calling for an administrative process against Davut Dakul Çelik, who is on duty in VAR, it was said, "The referee of the match and the VAR referee Davut Dakul Çelik, who is known for his fanaticism towards the team we are competing for the championship, this so-called referee, whose decision was given by a fanatic, has not only damaged the result of a match but also undermined the trust in the fairness and reliability of the league. We urgently call on the Turkey Football Federation, which is responsible for protecting the brand value of Turkish football and preventing the exploitation of efforts on the field, to take action immediately. We demand a transparent investigation of the relevant position and the immediate initiation of the necessary administrative process regarding the VAR referee."
'YOU CANNOT STOP GALATASARAY WITH THESE GAMES'
The statement claiming that Galatasaray will reach the championship in the Super League concluded with, "You can cancel our goal by disregarding all the rules. We know very well what you are trying to do because you have done this before. Prepare in advance to cancel it when we become champions at the end of the season. You cannot stop Galatasaray with these games!"
TFF: FOOTBALL IS NOT A GAME OF TRICKS, IT IS A SPORT
The Turkey Football Federation (TFF) did not delay in responding to Galatasaray Club's statement. In a post made on TFF's social media account, it was stated, "FOOTBALL IS NOT A GAME OF TRICKS, IT IS A SPORT."