15.08.2026 08:00
Amateur football clubs in Trabzon have reacted to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) due to the high league participation fees. While the clubs have stated that they will not participate in the leagues unless a new regulation is made on the fees, it has been decided to request an appointment from TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu.
The difficulties experienced by amateur football clubs in Trabzon regarding league participation fees are growing. According to 61 Saat's report, clubs found the league participation fees set for the new season to be high. The clubs announced that they would not participate in the leagues unless changes are made to these figures.
It was stated that this problem is not unique to Trabzon, and amateur clubs across Turkey are facing similar issues.
COSTS ARE STRAINING CLUBS
In addition to league participation fees, the addition of player salaries, transportation, food, and other expenses during the season increases the financial burden on amateur clubs. It was noted that the clubs experiencing difficulties have also gained the support of the Trabzon Amateur Sports Clubs Federation in this process.
CRITICAL MEETING ON AUGUST 18
It was learned that Federation President Zeki Kurt will bring the clubs together again on August 18, shortly before the leagues are set to begin. It was stated that during the meeting, teams will be asked for their final decisions, and the path to be followed regarding league participation will be clarified.
NEW TOURNAMENT LEAGUE OPTION ON THE TABLE
A striking alternative also came to the agenda during the previously held meeting. It was reported that if clubs do not participate in the current league, the option of establishing a new tournament league in Trabzon is being considered. For this reason, it was stated that radical decisions are on the table before the August 18 meeting.
APPOINTMENT TO BE REQUESTED FROM HACIOSMANOĞLU
In the next stage of the process, an appointment will be requested from TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu. Zeki Kurt is expected to convey the problems faced by amateur football clubs in Trabzon and the current situation to Hacıosmanoğlu during the planned meeting.