09.06.2026 18:30
Former referee and football commentator Erman Toroğlu made statements about Fenerbahçe's agenda. Giving the formula for the championship for the yellow-navy team, Toroğlu said, "To be champions, a good squad and coach are fine, but more importantly, there is a reality called the TFF. If you want to be champions, you will place your people in the committees. In the disciplinary, arbitration, MHK, and the board of directors. For years, Galatasaray has done this well for themselves."
Former referee and famous football commentator Erman Toroğlu evaluated Aziz Yıldırım's return to the presidency at Fenerbahçe's ordinary general assembly. Toroğlu assessed the change of president at the yellow-navy club and revealed the championship formula.
''AZİZ YILDIRIM DID NOT SELL DREAMS''
Stating that Aziz Yıldırım managed the election process correctly, Toroğlu expressed that Yıldırım presented realistic promises to the members, saying, "So how did Aziz Yıldırım come? First of all, Aziz Yıldırım did the right thing, he didn't sell dreams. He didn't talk about apples on the branch like Hakan Safi, he talked about apples in hand. You can't become president by saying 'I'll get this, I'll get that.' Indeed, people didn't buy this."
''TO BECOME CHAMPION...''
Explaining what Aziz Yıldırım and his management need to do to become champions, Toroğlu stated, "A good squad, technical director, etc., are fine for becoming champions, but more importantly, there is a reality called the TFF. If you are going to be champions, you must place your people in the boards. In the disciplinary, arbitration, MHK, and executive board. Galatasaray has done this well for themselves for years. In fact, the yellow-red managers shouted and screamed more, turning the place into a fire zone and became champions. Consider that in the last 12 years, Galatasaray has 7 championships, Fenerbahçe has none. And Galatasaray fans say that Fenerbahçe is being favored, even complaining about the referees. Ali Koç fell into this trap, but Yıldırım will not fall into the same trap. Big club presidents don't always speak. When they do speak, they should draw everyone's attention, including the federation. The federation-Galatasaray relationship is currently completely severed. The Galatasaray side said, 'We suspended relations.' Upon this, the TFF also suspended the cup, and managers took the cup from suspension and gave it to the team. In other words, the cards will be dealt differently this year. The Büyükekşi federation was entirely Galatasaray supporter. In the current federation's two-year history, Galatasaray became champion again. It is a fact that Galatasaray always wanted Ali Koç to stay. But now they face Aziz Yıldırım. As written and visual media, we will have a lively, exciting season, it's already clear."