11.12.2025 13:10
The Turkish Football Federation's Central Refereeing Committee (MHK) did not assign referee Mehmet Türkmen to the matches of the 16th week of the Super League due to his controversial management in the Galatasaray-Samsunspor match. This decision was seen as a form of sanction regarding the referee's performance and received widespread attention in the sports community. Both the Samsunspor and Galatasaray communities had clearly expressed their dissatisfaction with Türkmen's officiating.
A striking decision has come from the Turkish Football Federation regarding referee Mehmet Türkmen, who made headlines with his management during the Galatasaray-Samsunspor match.
HE WAS IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF CRITICISM
Referee Mehmet Türkmen, who officiated the match between Galatasaray and Samsunspor in the 15th week of the Trendyol Super League, received intense criticism from both sides.
The controversial penalty incident in the injury time was discussed for days, with both the Samsunspor side and the Galatasaray community openly expressing their dissatisfaction with the referee's management.
CLEAR DECISION FROM MHK
The Turkish Football Federation's Central Referee Committee (MHK) has officially made its decision regarding Mehmet Türkmen. According to the information received, Mehmet Türkmen has not been assigned to the matches in the 16th week of the Super League. This situation is being interpreted as a form of sanction regarding the referee's performance and has resonated widely in the sports community.