25.11.2025 17:20
Former MHK President Mustafa Çulcu stated that Yasin Kol will be appointed to the Fenerbahçe–Galatasaray derby. Çulcu criticized the refereeing system harshly, saying, "The MHK is just a story; the appointment will be made by the will above them."
The Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray derby, which will be played on Monday evening in the Super League, will not only determine the fate of the title race but is also occupying the agenda due to the referee assignment, one of the most debated topics of the week. Former Chairman of the Central Referee Committee, Mustafa Çulcu, made statements on A Spor that caused a significant stir.
"I AM EXPECTING YASIN KOL"
Çulcu stated that he is expecting Yasin Kol to be appointed as the referee for the derby, saying, "I am waiting for Yasin Kol for this match. They will make him FIFA this year anyway. When you look at our FIFA-licensed referees right now, which one can you assign to this match?"
"THE ASSIGNMENT WILL BE MADE BY THE WILL ABOVE MHK"
Mustafa Çulcu's most striking words were directed at the authority debate regarding referee assignments. Çulcu said, "In our climate, the parameters of refereeing, assignment criteria, and referee performances are no longer dominant; the understanding of clubism prevails. The will above MHK will assign whoever they want for this match. MHK is just a story. In the past, MHK would prepare and plan itself. They would work on who to prepare for the derby. Now the quality has dropped," he said. Çulcu's remarks further ignited discussions about the structure of refereeing in football.