Mehmet Büyükekşi is retiring after the European Championship! Here is the expected replacement.

Since taking over the presidency of the Turkish Football Federation, Mehmet Büyükekşi has been in the spotlight not for sporting achievements but for scandals. Büyükekşi's era is coming to an end after the European Championship. It is rumored that Servet Yardımcı, who is known for his closeness to President Erdoğan and is originally from Rize, will replace Büyükekşi.

HE HAD EMPHASIZED ERDOĞAN'S SUPPORT

UEFA Executive Committee Member Servet Yardımcı, in his evaluation regarding the joint application of Turkey and Italy to host the 2032 European Football Championship (EURO 2032), stated, "It is not an easy task to bid for such major tournaments. The support of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is very valuable. We have a President who loves football and is almost in love with it. He always provides great support to Turkish sports. Political support in countries is crucial for such major events. Therefore, the perspective and support of our President are a great opportunity for Turkey. Our President has an unparalleled contribution to the construction of stadiums and facilities in Turkish football."

EVENTS THAT LED TO BÜYÜKEKŞİ'S DOWNFALL;

SAUDI ARABIA CRISIS: Büyükekşi's proposal to play the Super Cup match between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray in Saudi Arabia was met with great criticism for making such a move on the 100th anniversary of the Republic. It is remembered that both teams did not take the field because Atatürk posters and t-shirts were not allowed just hours before the match, and all the blame was placed on Mehmet Büyükekşi.

PUNCH ATTACK ON HALİL UMUT MELER: There has been great pressure on referees since the beginning of the season. Turkish referees, who were heavily criticized for the appointments made by Mehmet Büyükekşi, experienced a scandalous incident in the Ankaragücü match. FIFA Referee Halil Umut Meler was physically attacked by Ankaragücü President Faruk Koca, and this incident caused a great uproar in the international media.

ISTANBULSPOR WITHDREW FROM THE FIELD: One of the incidents that occurred during Mehmet Büyükekşi's tenure was Istanbulspor's withdrawal from the field. Istanbulspor's president, who was unhappy with the referee's decisions in the Trabzonspor match, entered the field and withdrew his team, resulting in a deduction of points.