29.03.2025 17:10
In the 29th week of the Super League, Beşiktaş, which will face Galatasaray, took a notable step before the derby. The black-and-white team brought former referee Urs Meier to the stadium ahead of the derby match.
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In the 29th week of the Super League, Beşiktaş, which will face Galatasaray, took a remarkable step before the derby. The black-and-whites brought former referee Urs Meier to Tüpraş Stadium as an observer to prevent controversial referee decisions during the match.
"YOU DIDN'T BRING HIM, WE BROUGHT HIM"
World-renowned retired referee Urs Meier, who came to Istanbul at the invitation of Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı, will follow the Galatasaray derby from the stands. The referee will comment on the positions that occur during the match in real-time. These evaluations will be shared with the public on Beşiktaş Club's official YouTube channel.
Beşiktaş shared Urs Meier's arrival at Tüpraş Stadium on their official social media account with the statement, "You didn't bring him, we brought him! World-renowned former referee Urs Meier at Tüpraş Stadium."
A REJECTION RESPONSE FROM TFF
Recently, Beşiktaş Club applied to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) requesting a foreign referee to be appointed for the derby against Galatasaray. However, TFF did not accept this request. Following this, President Serdal Adalı and the board of directors invited TFF to resign and then decided to bring Urs Meier to the derby to comment on the positions.
LIFE AFTER REFEREEING
Urs Meier, who ended his active refereeing career in 2004, has since worked in the media field; he has taken on commentary roles in various football programs. He has also contributed to the development of young referees by giving seminars on refereeing.
After his refereeing career, Meier also took an active role in the business world, becoming the owner of a company in Switzerland and engaging in entrepreneurial activities. Besides football, he is known for his disciplined and principled approach in the business world as well.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Urs Meier is a referee known for his meticulousness in decisions, adherence to the rules of the game, and authoritative presence on the field. He is proficient in German, French, and English. Thanks to his disciplined working style and impartial approach to events, he has earned a respected place in both the sports community and the public.
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