Hasan Şaş's shocking words to Galatasaray: Juventus was unfortunate, let them curse me if they want.

Hasan Şaş's shocking words to Galatasaray: Juventus was unfortunate, let them curse me if they want.

26.02.2026 10:40

In the UEFA Champions League, Galatasaray advanced to the Round of 16 with an aggregate score of 7-5, despite losing 3-2 away to Juventus. However, Hasan Şaş's comment that "Juventus deserved to advance" sparked significant controversy after the match. Şaş stated, "But today my sense of football justice, my integrity in football is mine; Juventus was unfortunate. I have to say this, whether they curse me or whatever they say on social media. Today, Juventus deserved to advance from start to finish."

Galatasaray lost 3-2 to Juventus in the away match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff tie after extra time. The yellow-reds, who won the first match 5-2, secured a total advantage of 7-5 to advance to the Round of 16.

"JUVENTUS DESERVED TO ADVANCE"

After the match, Hasan Şaş's statements evaluating the Juventus - Galatasaray match on the SporON YouTube channel drew attention. Şaş said, "But today my football justice, my football integrity; Juventus was wronged. I have to say this, whether they curse me or whatever they say on social media. Today, Juventus deserved to advance from start to finish. And let them be ambitious against me, and if they win in the next round, I will still be the bad guy." These words of Hasan Şaş resonated widely on social media.

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