14.04.2026 10:02
After resigning following Çaykur Rizespor's defeat, Burak Yılmaz made harsh criticisms of the referees and the federation, while also revealing for the first time the betting allegations and the tension he experienced with TFF executives; the experienced coach's statement 'Someone will shoot me, huh' after his explanations resonated widely in the public.
Gaziantep FK's Technical Director Burak Yılmaz announced his resignation following the defeat against Çaykur Rizespor. The experienced manager used harsh expressions regarding the Turkish Football Federation, referees, and some executives during the press conference.
“FOOTBALL CANNOT BE PLAYED IN THIS SYSTEM”
Speaking after the 2-1 away defeat in the 29th week of the Super Lig, Yılmaz strongly reacted to referee decisions. Stating that all teams in Turkey complain about referees, Yılmaz targeted the Central Referee Committee. The young manager, who argued that referee errors are systematic, said, “It won't work with these referees, the quality of Turkish football is on the floor.”
HARSH WORDS TO THE FEDERATION: “THEY SPEAK IN A THREATENING MANNER”
Expressing that he had a troubled process with the Federation, Yılmaz claimed that many erroneous decisions were made against Gaziantep FK. Alleging that some names within the Federation spoke to him in a threatening tone, Yılmaz stated that he could no longer remain silent about what happened.
“I AM SUCCESSFUL BUT I AM STILL LEAVING”
Explaining the reasons for his resignation decision, Yılmaz reminded of his career successes and said he also achieved a significant transformation at Gaziantep FK. Stating that he took the team from a difficult situation to the upper ranks, Yılmaz used the expressions, “I am successful, but despite this, I am resigning.”
“I FOUND MONEY FOR MY PLAYERS”
Responding to the allegations made about him, Yılmaz explained that he did not take money from the club and sought support for the players' salaries. Emphasizing that he made sacrifices during this process, the manager expressed that he was hurt due to some developments within the club.
BETTING ALLEGATION AND TENSION WITH TFF EXECUTIVES
Another notable topic at the press conference was the betting allegation. Yılmaz described a phone conversation he had with TFF executive Fuat Göktaş, saying that the allegations made about him were false. Arguing that the attitude towards him changed after this process, Yılmaz said, “They cut me up in every match.”
REACTION TO THE DERBY AND REFEREE DECISIONS
Also mentioning the penalty position in the Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby, Yılmaz argued that the decisions are inconsistent. Criticizing that different decisions are given for similar positions in different matches, Yılmaz expressed his reaction by saying, “Put your hand on your conscience.”
“SOMEONE HAS TO SAY THIS”
Arguing that referee errors and the federation structure are holding Turkish football back, Yılmaz said this system needs to change. Announcing that he left his duty after his statements, Yılmaz concluded his words by saying, “Because I'm fed up.”
REMARKABLE WORD AFTER THE PRESS CONFERENCE
On the other hand, Burak Yılmaz drew attention with the words he uttered while leaving the hall after the press conference. Yılmaz's use of the expression, “Someone might shoot me, huh,” became an agenda item.