05.06.2026 17:30
Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safi targeted his rival Aziz Yıldırım in a statement, mocking Yıldırım's pronunciation of Kylian Mbappe's name.
As the presidential race continues at Fenerbahçe, candidate Hakan Safi's remarks about his rival Aziz Yıldırım drew attention.
TARGETED AZIZ YILDIRIM
Speaking on a program, Hakan Safi criticized Aziz Yıldırım over his pronunciation of world-famous French footballer Kylian Mbappe's name. Safi said, "Aziz Yıldırım is trying to bring Mbappe. He can't even say it, saying 'Empape, Empape'."
MOCKED HIS PRONUNCIATION
Hakan Safi's words were interpreted as mocking his rival Aziz Yıldırım's pronunciation. The statements became one of the notable outbursts in the Fenerbahçe presidential race.
TENSION RISES IN THE ELECTION RACE
As a new verbal duel was added between the two figures facing off in the presidential race, Hakan Safi's remarks also drew attention in the sports community.