09.06.2026 00:00
Acun Ilıcalı, the owner of Hull City who have been promoted to the English Premier League, hosted a 200-strong fan group of the team in Antalya at his invitation. Speaking about his goals, Acun Ilıcalı did not forget the two teams he follows from Turkey and said, "My support for Fenerbahçe and Erzurumspor will continue."
Approximately 200 fans celebrating the promotion of Hull City, owned by businessman Acun Ilıcalı, to the English Premier League were hosted in Antalya at Ilıcalı's invitation and with sponsorship from Corendon Airlines.
HUGE EXCITEMENT FROM HULL CITY FANS
At the event held at Corendon Hydros Club Kemer in Kemer, fans sang championship songs and had fun, showing great excitement when Ilıcalı arrived at the venue. Some fans, who took photos with Ilıcalı and sang songs, displayed their crescent-and-star tattoos. Acun Ilıcalı also recorded the fans with his mobile phone.
''A GREAT PROMOTION FOR TURKEY''
Responding to journalists' questions, Ilıcalı said the fans, selected by lottery, were lucky not only to have a vacation but also to celebrate the club's promotion to the Premier League in Antalya. Stating that such organizations are also important for promoting Turkey, Ilıcalı said, "Kemer is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful parts of Antalya. It creates a great promotion for Turkey. I am very happy about that. They got crescent-and-star tattoos, which made me very happy. My relationship with them is very valuable to me. After all, they embraced me and always motivated me. I told them as well. You gave me so much love that I worked day and night. In the end, we met with the chance to reach the Premier League. I am very happy."
''250 MILLION EURO BUDGET''
Ilıcalı noted that their priority in the Premier League is to stay in the league, and then they will work to become a permanent team. Responding to a question about transfers, Ilıcalı said, "It's early for transfers. We are working very seriously, but we cannot afford mistakes. Mistakes there would burn us. So far, we have made 80 percent correct transfers; we reviewed each one, consulted with our coach, and got his approval. So transfers are very important. It seems we will have a budget of 250 million Euros."
''MY SUPPORT FOR FENERBAHÇE AND ERZURUM WILL CONTINUE''
Acun Ilıcalı, who said, "My support for Fenerbahçe and Erzurumspor will continue," stated that they will organize mutual tours between Turkey and England.
''I DON'T NEED TO APPRECIATE HIM''
Regarding a question about Arda Güler, Acun Ilıcalı said, "I don't need to appreciate him. All of Turkey appreciates him, the world appreciates him. There is only one thing I can say to him: may his path be clear. Let him grow and make us proud. Let us watch with admiration. Arda is a very special footballer. He will achieve even greater things, I have no doubt."
''THERE IS A BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT''
Responding to a question about the Turkish National Team's situation in the World Cup, Ilıcalı said, "We have a very good national team. There is a beautiful spirit, and we trust them. I will attend some of the matches anyway."