04.04.2025 19:31
The disciplinary referrals for the Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray match in the Ziraat Turkey Cup have been announced. Thus, the penalties awaiting the referred individuals have also been revealed. Following the match, it is expected that Jose Mourinho, who was referred under Article 44 for "assault" after squeezing Okan Buruk's nose, will receive a suspension of 5 to 10 matches.
The Turkish Football Federation announced the PFDK referrals after the completion of the quarter-final matches in the Ziraat Turkey Cup. While the aftermath of the controversial Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray derby is severe, the penalties awaiting the referred individuals, including Jose Mourinho, who squeezed Okan Buruk's nose, have also been revealed.
MOURINHO REFERRED UNDER ARTICLE 44
Following the match, Jose Mourinho, who squeezed Okan Buruk's nose, was referred to the PFDK with a precautionary measure under Article 44 for "Assault." The individuals who will also be penalized under the same article include Mert Hakan Yandaş, Barış Alper Yılmaz, and Kerem Demirbay.
PENALTY UNDER ARTICLE 44 IS A 5-10 MATCH BAN
The four individuals in question may receive a ban of 5-10 matches. Article 44 of the Football Discipline Instructions is as follows:
(1) If the assault is directed towards players, officials, or other individuals;
(a) Players may receive a ban of 5 to 10 matches,
(b) Club officials may receive a ban of 75 to 180 days along with fines ranging from 157,500 TL to 675,000 TL for Super League club officials, from 90,000 TL to 315,000 TL for First League club officials, from 67,500 TL to 135,000 TL for Second League club officials, and from 38,250 TL to 67,500 TL for Third League club officials,
(c) Officials and other individuals may receive a ban from the locker room and bench for 5 to 10 matches or a ban of 45 to 90 days.
(2) If the assault is directed towards TFF members or match officials;
(a) Players may receive a ban of 10 to 15 matches,
(b) Club officials may receive a ban of 150 to 400 days along with fines ranging from 292,500 TL to 1,237,500 TL for Super League club officials, from 157,500 TL to 675,000 TL for First League club officials, from 112,500 TL to 225,000 TL for Second League club officials, and from 67,500 TL to 157,500 TL for Third League club officials,
(c) Officials and other individuals may receive a ban from the locker room and bench for 10 to 15 matches or a ban of 90 to 300 days.
PENALTY AWAITING FRED AND FOTI
Fenerbahçe's midfielder Fred and assistant coach Salvatore Foti have been referred to the PFDK for insults under Article 41. These individuals also face a penalty of 2-5 matches. Article 41 is as follows:
(1) Those who insult, curse, threaten, or attack the personal rights of TFF or its members, match officials, players, officials, or other relevant clubs and individuals, or carry out these actions through media or social media;
(a) Players may receive a ban of 2 to 5 matches; if the actions are directed towards match officials, the ban may be 3 to 7 matches,
(b) Club officials may receive a ban of 30 to 60 days; if the actions are directed towards match officials, the ban may be 75 to 150 days, along with fines ranging from 210,000 TL to 900,000 TL for Super League club officials, from 90,000 TL to 420,000 TL for First League club officials, from 78,000 TL to 150,000 TL for Second League club officials, and from 51,000 TL to 90,000 TL for Third League club officials,
(c) Officials and other individuals may receive a ban from the locker room and bench for 2 to 5 matches; if the actions are directed towards match officials, the ban may be 3 to 7 matches, or a ban of 21 to 50 days may be imposed, along with fines ranging from 50,000 TL to 500,000 TL depending on the severity of the act.
(2) Those who spit at individuals other than match officials may receive a ban of 4 to 6 matches, a ban from the locker room and bench, or a ban of 45 to 90 days. If this act is directed towards match officials, the ban may be 8 to 12 matches, a ban from the locker room and bench, or a ban of 90 to 180 days.
(3) If the actions specified in the first paragraph are carried out through the clubs' media outlets (especially official websites, club televisions) or social media accounts, clubs may be fined between 600,000 TL and 1,800,000 TL for the Super League, between 330,000 TL and 900,000 TL for the First League, between 180,000 TL and 330,000 TL for the Second League, and between 90,000 TL and 180,000 TL for the Third League.
(4) The bans from matches, locker rooms, and benches mentioned in this article cannot be converted into monetary fines.
POSSIBLE PENALTY FOR MARIO BRANCO
Fenerbahçe's Sports Director Mario Branco has also been referred to the PFDK for violating Article 46 (Acting against the regulations). Article 46 is as follows:
Individuals or clubs that violate the provisions of the legislation related to football, TFF regulations, or the rules of the game will be punished with the disciplinary penalties specified in this instruction, unless there is a separate penalty provision for this matter. In cases where there are no special provisions regarding monetary fines in the instructions and statutes, a monetary fine of up to 5,000,000 TL may be imposed, and in cases where there are no special provisions regarding bans, the duration of the ban will be determined based on the nature and severity of the incident, with a minimum of one year for temporary or permanent bans from matches or entry to the locker room and bench.
(2) Clubs that do not participate in leagues or cups organized by the TFF will be punished with a relegation penalty unless there is a contrary regulation.
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THE PENALTY EXPECTED FOR SANDRO ZUFIC
Fenerbahçe's goalkeeper coach Sandro Zufic was referred to the PFDK for unsportsmanlike conduct under Article 36. Article 36 states as follows;
(1) Subject to the provisions of the Football Match Regulations; regardless of any category distinction
made, for clubs and their members who do not participate in the match despite the match taking place or who leave a match that has started, causing the match to be suspended due to unsportsmanlike conduct, the Disciplinary Boards shall impose the following penalties;
(a) A 1-year deprivation of rights penalty for club officials; a 1-year deprivation of rights penalty for their officials or a ban on entering the dressing room and the substitutes' bench;
5 NAMES MISSING FROM FENERBAHÇE IN THE TRABZONSPOR MATCH
In Fenerbahçe, Mourinho, Fred, Mert Hakan Yandaş, Zufic, and Foti will not be able to sit on the substitutes' bench for the match against Trabzonspor on Sunday, April 6, as they have been referred with precautionary measures.
WHAT HAD HAPPENED?
In the quarter-finals of the Ziraat Turkey Cup, the Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray derby played in Kadıköy was won 2-1 by the yellow-reds, securing their place in the semi-finals. After the match, Jose Mourinho confronted Okan Buruk and the referees, physically intervening with Buruk's face and pinching his nose, causing Buruk to fall to the ground. During the incident, Irfan Can Kahveci, who was with the Portuguese coach, tried to help Okan Buruk. The experienced coach became very angry after getting up and was calmed down with difficulty by those around him. Furthermore, the match referee Cihan Aydın issued a total of 7 red cards for various reasons, including to Mourinho.
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