17.08.2026 18:30
Arca Çorum FK President Savaş Balçık will cover the school expenses of the child whose yellow-navy jersey was attempted to be removed during Fenerbahçe's match against Gençlerbirliği throughout his education. Balçık will also host the young fan at the club's matches throughout the season.
Arca Corum FK President Savas Balcik has announced that he will cover the school expenses of the child whose yellow-navy jersey was attempted to be removed during Fenerbahce's match against Genclerbirligi in the first week of the Trendyol Super Lig, throughout his education, and that the club will host him at all their matches during the season.
A BIG GESTURE FROM CORUM FK TO THE LITTLE FAN
In a written statement from the club, it was stated that Goktug and his family are registered to the population of the Sungurlu district of Corum. It was noted that after the incident was reflected in the public, Balcik contacted Goktug's family and conveyed his well-wishes, including the following statements:
"Our president Savas Balcik, who has closely taken an interest in Goktug, who is known to be from the Sungurlu district of Corum, stated that they will host our little fan as a guest at all of ARCA Corum FK's home and away matches throughout the season. Our president also stated that all of Goktug's school expenses throughout his education will be covered by ARCA Corum FK, giving the message 'Goktug is now our child as well. From now on, his education belongs to us.'"
In the statement, Balcik emphasized that children should be able to freely wear the jersey of the team they support, experience the excitement of the stands, and grow their love of football with beautiful memories.
Balcik stated that no understanding where competition surpasses children's happiness should have a place in Turkish football, and noted the following:
"As ARCA Corum FK, we see our rivals not only as a part of our struggle on the field, but as our friends with whom we grow Turkish football together. All our clubs in the Super Lig are valuable to us. Meeting on the moral values of football is the responsibility of us all. Goktug is now our child. All his school expenses throughout his education will be covered by us. From now on, Goktug's education belongs to us. Preserving the smile on his face and contributing to his growth of football love with beautiful memories is a duty for us. Let competition be on the field, and friendship everywhere."
Balcik, noting that they believe football should be associated with love, brotherhood, excitement, and good memories for children, wished Goktug success in his education.