11.04.2025 23:50
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk evaluated the disallowed goal of Samsunspor due to offside during the press conference held after their victory in the match. In response to a question about the quick reflection of VAR decisions on the field, Buruk made a remark that is likely to attract a lot of attention towards the Turkish Football Federation (TFF).
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk made statements at the press conference held after the match against Samsunspor, where they secured an important 3 points on their way to the championship with a 2-0 victory. Buruk's reference to the TFF marked the meeting.
"I DIDN'T SEE THE LINE DRAWN"
Okan Buruk, in response to the question regarding Samsunspor's disallowed goal, "You had a comment about the offside line in the derby. You said, 'I don't believe it.' Today, the Samsunspor fans also don't believe it. What is your opinion?" stated, "I saw the offside position on the bench. It seemed offside to me from the bench. I didn't see the VAR line that was drawn. I think we experience this in many matches, whether it exists or not, whether it's offside or not, we go through this. I expressed my opinion in the Fenerbahçe match. Of course, if there is such a thing today, Samsunspor will convey it as well. Unfortunately, nothing changes. The decision of the semi-automatic offside system is valid. We experienced it during the week. We have the right to believe or not believe freely. I don't believe in the one from that match. I didn't see today's. It only looked a bit ahead in the broadcast image, but I didn't see the line drawn," he replied.
"WE CAN'T TALK, THEY IMMEDIATELY REFER US"
The successful coach responded to the question, "VAR decisions came quickly in this match. What do you say about that?" by saying, "Both the offside position came, and there was a position where we appealed for a penalty. That also came very quickly. Good or bad, we can't talk much about these issues. Referrals start immediately. They refer you for the slightest thing. We are referred because we are diminishing the brand value of Turkish football! These are all now our red lines, so let's not get too involved with them," he stated.