22.06.2026 14:40
After our National Football Team's elimination from the World Cup in the group stage, eventful days are unfolding at the Turkish Football Federation. As criticism towards TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu increases, the possibility of an elective general assembly is being discussed behind the scenes. One of the prominent names for the presidency is Mustafa Eröğüt, an experienced figure in Turkish football management. Details in our news...
The early farewell of our National Football Team from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has rekindled long-standing debates in Turkish football.
In recent times, amid criticisms over referee decisions, foreign player rules, and federation management, it is being discussed that a new process may begin in the Turkish Football Federation.
THE MANDATORY GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE
It is stated that due to the Constitutional Court's decision regarding the structure of the Arbitration Committee, the federation is expected to convene a general assembly to change its status. According to rumors circulating behind the scenes, some Süper Lig clubs are preparing to take steps to make this general assembly an election-based one.
DEVELOPMENTS THAT OVERFLOWED THE CUP
While it is noted that reactions to the federation management have increased recently, three key issues stand out. Criticisms of the Central Referee Committee's performance, disagreements over the foreign player rule, and the recent polemic between Fatih Terim and İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu are among the developments that have heightened clubs' reactions.
FATİH TERİM CONTROVERSY ON THE AGENDA
Fatih Terim's statements during the World Cup process and his subsequent war of words with TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu sparked widespread reactions in the football community. While mutual statements were made between the parties, it is claimed that the tension further increased criticisms against the federation.
NEW PRESIDENT CANDIDATE CLAIM
According to information circulating in the background, one of the names supported by some clubs in a potential election process is said to be Mustafa Eröğüt. It is claimed that Eröğüt, who has been involved in Turkish football for many years, is preparing to run as a candidate in a possible election.
EYES ON TFF
After all these developments, attention has turned to the steps the Turkish Football Federation will take in the coming period. Whether the election claims will come true and what roadmap the clubs will follow will become clear in the coming days.
WHO IS MUSTAFA ERÖĞÜT?
Mustafa Eröğüt is a sports executive and businessman who has been involved in Turkish football management for many years. After studying Business Management and Sports Management in the USA, he earned his doctorate in Sports Management at Marmara University.
Starting his career with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Eröğüt later served as CEO and Vice President at Başakşehir FK. He was part of the senior management during Başakşehir's Süper Lig championship period.
At the Turkish Football Federation, he held significant roles such as Football Development Director, Deputy General Director of the National Team, Vice President, Executive Board Member, and Board Member responsible for FIFA-UEFA relations.
In addition to sports management, Eröğüt serves as a Board Member of the Acıbadem Health Group and represents Turkey on the UEFA Youth and Amateur Football Committee. He has recently been mentioned as a candidate for the TFF presidency.