27.03.2025 14:30
The reason for the Turkish Football Federation's appointment of Yasin Kol for the Beşiktaş-Galatasaray derby has been revealed. The TFF's original plan was for FIFA-licensed referee Halil Umut Meler to officiate the derby. However, after Meler was injured during the Ireland-Bulgaria match in the Nations League, the TFF's plans changed, and Yasin Kol was assigned to the match.
The Beşiktaş - Galatasaray derby, which excites football fans in the 29th week of the Super League, is approaching. The big derby will be played on Saturday, March 29, at 20:30 at the Tüpraş Stadium, and the TFF has appointed Yasin Kol as the referee. This appointment has drawn great backlash from Beşiktaş, who were expecting a foreign referee.
THE REASON HAS EMERGED
Following the TFF's decision, the Beşiktaş side raised the flag of rebellion. Meanwhile, the real reasons behind the TFF's decision regarding Yasin Kol have come to light. According to a report by Milliyet Newspaper, the name designated by the TFF for the Beşiktaş-Galatasaray derby was Halil Umut Meler.
YASIN KOL WAS APPOINTED AFTER HALIL UMUT MELER INJURED
After the FIFA-licensed referee was injured in the Ireland-Bulgaria match in the Nations League, all of the TFF's plans fell through. Following this, the TFF assigned Yasin Kol to officiate the Beşiktaş-Galatasaray derby in place of Halil Umut Meler.