09.09.2025 10:21
The President of the Turkish Football Federation, İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, expressed his support for the national team's head coach, Vincenzo Montella, who faced criticism after the A National Team lost 6-0 to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers. It was reported that during Hacıosmanoğlu's conversation with the Italian coach, he said, "Sometimes matches like this happen, coach. We trust you. Don't let the criticism get to you."
The Turkish National Team lost 6-0 to Spain in a poor performance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers held in Konya, and Italian coach Vincenzo Montella was called to resign via social media due to the game and the score.
"WE ARE BEHIND YOU"
However, it was learned that the President of the Turkish Football Federation, İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, met with the experienced coach after the match and encouraged Montella.
It was reported that during Hacıosmanoğlu's meeting with the Italian coach, he said, "Sometimes such matches happen, coach. We trust you. Don't let the criticisms get to you. As a federation, we are behind you. I have full faith that we will go to the World Cup."