Dursun Özbek made a slip of the tongue, the hall collapsed: There's something fishy going on here

13.05.2026 16:21

While speaking about the number of championships at the Divan Board meeting, Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek saying "36" instead of "26" sparked a roar of laughter in the hall. Özbek’s words "It slipped out of my mouth" drew attention.

During Galatasaray Club's May ordinary council meeting, President Dursun Özbek's speech caused a lively atmosphere in the hall. Özbek's slip of the tongue while stating the number of championships sparked great laughter.

SAID "36" INSTEAD OF "26"

Speaking at the podium, Dursun Özbek, while mentioning the championship won this season by Galatasaray, incorrectly stated the number of championships. Özbek said, "On Friday, we will receive our championship trophy and with our fans, 36..."

ROAR OF LAUGHTER IN THE HALL

After President Özbek said "36," a huge burst of laughter erupted in the hall. Noticing the situation, Özbek smiled and said, "I said 36! There's something behind this."

BECAME A TRENDING TOPIC

Those moments at the council meeting quickly became a trending topic. Galatasaray fans shared Özbek's words on social media with humorous comments.