31.03.2025 13:20
Antalyaspor's head coach Emre Belözoğlu made an emotional post on social media for his cousin Volkan Konak. Belözoğlu said, "Every moment with you is fresh, my brother, my cousin. Your place and your presence were very special; I am very sad." The famous coach had previously stated, "Not many people knew about this family connection outside of our close relatives. Volkan Abi's father and my mother are cousins."
Messages of condolence also came from the sports community for Volkan Konak, who passed away in the hospital after collapsing during a concert he gave in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
"EVERY MOMENT WITH YOU IS FRESH, MY BROTHER"
Antalyaspor's head coach Emre Belözoğlu shared an emotional post on social media for his cousin Volkan Konak. Belözoğlu stated, "Every moment with you is fresh, my brother, my cousin. Your presence and absence were very different, I am very sad. May the Almighty make your place paradise, dear brother."
"BOTH OF US ARE FROM MAÇKA AND YOUR COUSIN"
While it is not widely known that Belözoğlu is Volkan Konak's cousin, this message was a surprise for many people. Belözoğlu stated in a recent announcement, "Yes, both of us are from Maçka and your cousin. This kinship was not known by many outside our close relatives. Volkan Abi's father and my mother are cousins. We meet from time to time, and we love each other very much."
"VOLKAN ABI, A GREAT VOICE"
Belözoğlu also expressed his great respect for Konak, saying, "Volkan Abi is a great voice. I love him very much."