22.06.2026 08:40
TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu's announcement that they will continue with Vincenzo Montella despite the World Cup disappointment drew the reaction of fans. While thousands of football fans criticized the decision, the debates quickly escalated.
After our National Football Team's early exit from the World Cup following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, all eyes turned to TFF President Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu. Speaking before the USA match, Haciosmanoglu said they were deeply saddened for not achieving the success they aimed for.
HE STOOD BY MONTELLA
Referring to the recent speculation about different head coach names in place of Vincenzo Montella, Haciosmanoglu gave clear support to the Italian coach.
Haciosmanoglu said, 'For two days, they have been writing the names of coaches. But those who know our character know well that we never swap those we walk with for those we find on the road. If this coach and his team, along with these kids, achieved these successes in two years, we will stand by them.'
'THESE ARE OUR KIDS'
Defending the national footballers, Haciosmanoglu said, 'They are Our Kids who brought us here,' and stated that the players should be supported.
The TFF President noted that criticism is acceptable but insults and degrading remarks are unacceptable, and called for supporting the footballers.
BACKLASH ON SOCIAL MEDIA
However, Haciosmanoglu's announcement that they would continue with Montella sparked a major debate on social media. Many fans argued that the technical staff should be changed because no points were earned after two World Cup matches, no goals were scored, and the match against Paraguay, where they played with 10 men, was lost.
'WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?' DEBATE
Following the decision, thousands of users expressed their reactions on social media. While some fans argued that a coach change after the failure was inevitable, other users stated that the federation's management should also take responsibility. The 'continue on the path' message in particular caused widespread backlash as it came right after the World Cup disappointment.
CONTROVERSY GROWS
As reactions continue following our National Team's elimination from the tournament in the group stage, Haciosmanoglu's support for Montella has become one of the most discussed topics in the football agenda.
Many football fans on social media criticized the federation's decision, arguing that a new technical structure is needed after the results obtained.