26.01.2026 11:50
Fenerbahçe Club reacted strongly to Galatasaray's statements about Ali Koç. In its announcement, Fenerbahçe stated, "We find the statement made by Galatasaray Sports Club regarding our former president Mr. Ali Koç unacceptable."
The Fenerbahçe Club rejected the polemics produced through Ali Koç, emphasizing that sports should remain on the field, along with a call for common sense and sportsmanship.
"UNACCEPTABLE"
In a statement made by Fenerbahçe, it was said, "We find the statement made by Galatasaray Sports Club regarding our previous president, Mr. Ali Koç, unacceptable. We categorically reject the artificial polemics produced through Mr. Ali Koç with the aim of consolidating their own communities; we do not find it appropriate for our previous president to become the subject of off-field discussions.
It is clear that there has been a continuous effort to create a perception in the Turkish sports public through off-field statements recently. Our club stands against this understanding; just as yesterday, today it focuses solely on the field, on sports competition, and on struggle based on effort.
What Turkish sports needs is not statements that escalate tensions, pit communities against each other, and aim to create polemics in front of the public; it is common sense, responsibility, and moderation.
Our club will continue to fulfill its responsibility to ensure that sports remain on the field, that competition is conducted on the basis of sportsmanship, and that Turkish sports develops in a peaceful environment, just as it has until now," it was stated.