02.01.2026 14:41
A ceremony was held for the late Gökmen Özdenak, former national football player and sports writer of Galatasaray. The ceremony was attended by Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek, Fatih Terim, Özdenak's relatives, and fans. In a brief statement during the ceremony, Terim said, "Gökmen Özdenak called me at night a week ago and asked, 'How are you, Fato?' He said, 'Send my regards to your home, your wife, your children, and your grandchildren.' It seems he was saying to us, 'Goodbye, God bless you.'"
A ceremony was held at RAMS Park for the late former Galatasaray football player and sports writer Gökmen Özdenak. The ceremony was attended by Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek, Fatih Terim and his family, as well as Özdenak's relatives and fans.
A CEREMONY AT RAMS PARK FOR GÖKMEN ÖZDENAK
The yellow-red community fulfilled its last duty to Özdenak, one of Galatasaray's unforgettable names. While emotional moments were experienced at the ceremony at RAMS Park, Özdenak's family and relatives accepted condolences. His fans bid farewell to the legendary figure who left a mark in Galatasaray's history with prayers.
DURSUN ÖZBEK AND HIS FANS ATTENDED
Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek was also present at the ceremony. In his speech, Özbek highlighted Gökmen Özdenak's contributions to Turkish football and Galatasaray.
FATİH TERİM: HE CALLED ME A WEEK AGO
In a brief statement at the funeral, Fatih Terim emphasized their long-standing friendship with Özdenak. Terim said, "Gökmen Özdenak called me a week ago at night, asking 'Fato, how are you?' He said, 'Send my regards to your home, your wife, your children, and your grandchildren.' It seems he was saying to us, 'We bid farewell to Allah.'"