25.05.2025 23:40
Fenerbahçe Beko captain Melih Mahmutoğlu made statements following the EuroLeague victory. Referring to Galatasaray, Melih Mahmutoğlu said, "We can become champions without needing to be coddled."
Fenerbahçe Beko won the EuroLeague final against Monaco with a score of 81-70, achieving the championship. Fenerbahçe Beko captain Melih Mahmutoğlu made striking statements that will be widely discussed after the EuroLeague victory.
''I AM PROUD''
Melih Mahmutoğlu, who said he is proud to be with Fenerbahçe, stated, "We are very happy. I am just starting to come to myself. Some teams probably have championship celebrations today, but I am proud once again to be a Fenerbahçe fan. Because this club has always shown itself with its upright stance and proven itself. I am proud to be a part of this club."
''WE CAN BE CHAMPIONS WITHOUT SWEET TALK''
Making a comment referring to Galatasaray, Mahmutoğlu said, "We can be champions without sweet talk. We do not create perceptions. Some clubs create perceptions... There is a perception that 'children do not become Fenerbahçe fans,' but I believe that today everyone has seen how great a club Fenerbahçe is, the greatest club in the world. I believe that all children love us. Even if this club does not win championships for 50 or 100 years, the greatness of Fenerbahçe is not about trophies or championships! That is why I am proud once again to be a part of this team and this community."