27.06.2026 11:43
It emerged that TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu learned to read and write in the 4th grade. Hacıosmanoğlu, who spoke to Kübra Par many years ago, drew attention with his words: "I finished primary school, but I didn't know how to read and write until the 4th grade! Then my brother-in-law taught me to read and write in 2 days."
Turkish Football Federation President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, who made a big impact with his statements after our National Team's farewell to the FIFA 2026 World Cup, brought back to the agenda an interview he gave to journalist Kübra Par in 2013. His statement about his education drew attention.
''I LEARNED TO READ AND WRITE IN 4TH GRADE''
Speaking about his childhood years, İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu made a sincere confession about his education process, saying, ''I finished primary school, but I didn't know how to read and write until 4th grade. Then my brother-in-law taught me reading and writing in 2 days. He also taught me my stance in life. One day he said, 'What you do in Red Square, you will do at home, and what you do at home, you will do in Red Square. You will do what you want where you are in control, and you will not fear where you are not in control.' Since that day, I have been fearless.''
''PEOPLE MISUNDERSTAND ME''
Responding to the question, ''Have you always been a 'tough guy' since childhood?'' Hacıosmanoğlu said, ''People misunderstand me. Those who know me know that I am actually a very emotional person, that I cry when necessary, and laugh when necessary. When I speak about injustices in front of the cameras, that 'tough guy' stance comes naturally. I'm not actually like that.''