30.11.2025 16:15
Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek declined the derby invitation from Fenerbahçe President Sadettin Saran. The reason for Özbek's rejection of Saran's offer has also been revealed. It was stated that Özbek turned down Saran's invitation due to a superstition about not watching derby matches.
Before the Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray derby to be played on Monday in the 14th week of the Trendyol Super League, Fenerbahçe President Sadettin Saran called Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek to personally invite him to the derby.
DURSUN ÖZBEK REJECTS SARAN'S INVITATION
According to a report by HT Sport; Dursun Özbek politely declined Sadettin Saran's invitation to the derby. Özbek informed Saran that the Galatasaray management would be attending the derby in full force, excluding himself.
REASON FOR NOT ATTENDING THE DERBY REVEALED
Furthermore, the reason why Dursun Özbek declined Sadettin Saran's offer has also been revealed. It was reported that Dursun Özbek rejected Saran's offer due to a superstition about not watching derbies.
THE BIG MATCH STARTS AT 20:00
The Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray derby, which will be played on the evening of December 1, will kick off at 20:00.