25.01.2026 16:50
Galatasaray Club made a statement about Fenerbahçe's former president Koç. The title of the statement included the phrase, "This country's sports are tired of you."
The Galatasaray Club issued a written statement attacking Fenerbahçe's former President Ali Koç with harsh words.
FROM GALATASARAY TO ALİ KOÇ: THIS COUNTRY'S SPORTS ARE TIRED OF YOU
In the statement, it was emphasized that the allegation of Ali Koç threatening our coach Okan Buruk is unacceptable, and it was stated that the events have harmed Turkish sports and the football climate. In the statement titled "This country's sports are tired of you," it was clearly expressed that the Galatasaray community stands behind Okan Buruk.
Here is the statement made by the Galatasaray Club:
"This country's sports are tired of you, Ali Koç!
The true face of those who spoke about bringing justice, transparency, and cleanliness to football in the past has once again emerged today.
Ali Koç, Vice Chairman of Koç Holding's Board of Directors, threatening our coach Okan Buruk is not only a crime but also the latest point of a dark mindset that tries to divert competition on the football fields elsewhere. It is clear that what this "Ali the killer" is doing, using the power and confidence that comes from being a member of one of Turkey's largest holdings to attack recklessly, will neither be the first nor the last.
This shameless behavior clearly shows us who is trying to orchestrate the dirty project aimed at Galatasaray Sports Club today. This person, who could not defeat Galatasaray on the field and lost his seat due to this failure, is working to obstruct our club's progress with the power his family possesses after leaving the position.
All of Turkey should know that this threat against our coach Okan is a threat against Galatasaray Sports Club. We announce to the public that we will stand by Okan Buruk against what this person is trying to do behind the scenes.
The pathological case that constantly repeats actions that a healthy person should not do in a social environment must be investigated immediately to understand what influence it is under and what insidious plans it is trying to carry out. We call on the Koç family, the public, and the authorities of our state to take action to ensure that this person is brought under control as soon as possible.
And today we ask him clearly:
Ali Koç;
Do you think that with this immoral war you opened by backing Koç Holding, you can overpower the Galatasaray community?
Do you consider yourself superior to the people of this country?
What do you really think of yourself?"
WHAT HAPPENED?
It was claimed that on the night Galatasaray's former executive Erden Timur was detained, Fenerbahçe's former president Ali Koç and Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk encountered each other at the Bebek Hotel, and this encounter turned into a dialogue that quickly raised tensions. Journalist İbrahim Seten stated in a statement on his YouTube channel 343 Digital that Ali Koç used harsh words while pointing his finger at Okan Buruk. Seten said, "Ali Koç is saying something to Okan Buruk while pointing his finger. My manners do not allow me to repeat what he said. He says, 'Your turn will come too.' In essence, he is threatening him."