30.06.2025 15:31
The president of the Turkish Football Federation, İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, used the phrase "the most ethical squad in history" during the signing ceremony of Vincenzo Montella. Following these remarks, Hacıosmanoğlu faced backlash from former football players and stated that his words were misunderstood, asking for forgiveness. Hacıosmanoğlu said, "I have no such thought in my heart; those who know me are aware of that. If it was a slip of the tongue, I apologize to our former players."
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The President of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, made statements at the signing ceremony of Vincenzo Montella.
HE SAID "THE MOST ETHICAL SQUAD IN HISTORY" AND RECEIVED BACKLASH
Hacıosmanoğlu, who praised the national team here, said, "We have the most talented squad in history. Along with that, the most ethical and decent squad in history. I believe that we will achieve success together with my coach."
HE APOLOGIZED
After these remarks, Hacıosmanoğlu stated that he received messages from former football players and asked for forgiveness for his words. Hacıosmanoğlu said, "It seems that our former football players were disturbed by my words 'the most ethical squad,' and they reacted by asking, 'Are we unethical?' I have no such thought in my heart; those who know me are aware. If it was a slip of the tongue, I apologize to our former football players. I say we have the most talented and characterful squad in history. We will always remember the players who wore the jersey of the Turkish National Team with honor and pride."
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