26.02.2026 15:41
Ismail Hakan Işık, a referee in England, made striking evaluations regarding the football culture on the field. Işık stated that referees are reacted to in England, but these reactions do not reach the level of insults directed at families. He expressed that he has officiated matches in England for about four years and has never encountered insults towards mothers even once during this time. These statements have sparked a renewed discussion on football culture and the language used on the field.
Ismail Hakan Işık, who officiates in England, made striking evaluations regarding the football culture on the field. Işık, who stated that he has been officiating matches in England for about four years, became a trending topic on social media.
"I HAVE NEVER HEARD ANYONE CURSE THEIR MOTHER EVEN ONCE"
Işık expressed that while referees are reacted to in England, the boundaries are not crossed, saying, "I have been officiating in England for about 4 years. People get angry at referees, curse at them, but I have never heard anyone curse their mother even once. The curses are directed at the person themselves. I don't hear anyone cursing their mother or father while fighting on the street or in traffic." His statements have reignited discussions about football culture and the language used on the field.