18.09.2025 19:50
Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç made statements to the press following his visit to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF). Ali Koç made striking claims regarding the refereeing community.
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Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç made statements following his meeting at the Turkish Football Federation (TFF). Ali Koç made claims about the refereeing community that will be widely discussed.
Here are Ali Koç's statements;
''A CLEAR OPERATION WAS CARRIED OUT''
"We are not a club that comes to the TFF based on the match score, causing a fire and shouting! We came after yesterday's match because a clear operation was carried out against us before the elections! A manual appointment and an undesirable referee with deep issues with Fenerbahçe... A VAR referee who changed his surname a while ago and whose team is known! This is an operation before the elections!"
''APPOINTMENTS SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN MADE''
"The MHK knows best how problematic it is to appoint these two referees two days before the elections! Even if an instruction was given, these referee appointments should have been prevented! No instruction was given, but these appointments should not have happened!"
''WE SWALLOWED OUR TONGUE''
"Before coming here, they showed me what some foreign referees wrote about corners and penalties today. We swallowed our tongues, we were astonished! It is said that the arm is in a natural position, and additionally, it is said that Jayden threw himself to the ground. Is this the opinion of the friends at the TFF, or not? They will evaluate."
"INTENT IS NOT ENOUGH"
"The intention of the TFF President is not enough! I told him as well! I conveyed to him with the documents I have that the team is not safe! I regret to see that this issue is not being taken seriously!"
''RETIREMENT WITHOUT DEFENSE''
"Ferhat Gündoğdu has managed 6 Super League matches. The refereeing performance of Yaşar Kemal Uğurlu, who is in charge of VAR, is questionable. Going to the casino is not a crime, but when he was asked for a defense, he retired without making one. Later, he became the Deputy Director of VAR. He is actually in charge of VAR, but they said there are foreigners at the head of it. He does not know the language, he passed the FIFA Online Language Exam with help from someone. He received a report for a season because he could not pass the running tests. He failed the running test twice, and when his ranking was about to drop, he applied and became a VAR referee. Then, after the gambling incident, he took charge of VAR."
"IT WOULD BE A SHAME"
"I conveyed this to the president: forgery of documents, manipulation of exam questions, favoritism towards desired referees, and mobbing against undesired ones... Ferhat Gündoğdu's manipulative words, calling referees via the internet and FaceTime saying 'I spoke with this president, there should be no issues in the match'... The TFF's troubles with this intentional MHK President... It would be a shame.."
''9 REFEREES CLOSE TO AHMET ŞAHİN''
"Yunus Yıldırım and Ahmet Şahin left last year. However, their effects have not ended! This year, 9 referees were promoted to the Super League, but all of these referees are close to Ahmet Şahin! We explained all of this."
"REFEREES ARE BEING THREATENED"
"Referees are being threatened with 'We have your HTS records, we know what you are doing.' Exam questions are being manipulated. TFFHGD Istanbul Branch President Ferdi Karadoruk sends WhatsApp messages to some referees saying 'Study these questions.' This was reflected in the press but forgotten. This is being questioned, but we do not know the result. It is known how these questions came, but I will not mention names now! This is also done for referees whose rise is desired. Additionally, exams are being tampered with, and low grades are being increased."
"WE EXPLAINED! LET THEM INVESTIGATE"
"In trainings, images from the 1st League and abroad are used. The reason for this is the idea of 'Clubs should not come down on us.' Last year, training was conducted for simple fouls. Images are taken from a Super League match. A match played on January 25, 2025... The MHK President looks at the presentation before the training and removes 3-4 positions. We explained all of these. Is it correct or not? Let them investigate and get back to us."
"INVESTIGATE"
"I ask you to look at the referees and VAR referees appointed in the first 5 weeks of the 4 big clubs. Investigate which club was sent experienced referees and which club was sent inexperienced referees."
"A NEW STRUCTURE IS BEING BUILT"
"The heavyweights of the TFF have been discussing Fenerbahçe's election for a long time. They are saying 'What if Aziz Yıldırım comes, how do we reach him?' These are documented. The Referee Affairs Coordinator continues as an active referee. I leave it to you to decide if this should be the case! While a structure is being attempted to be demolished, perhaps a new structure is being built. We will announce this in the coming days."
"EASILY CONVINCING"
"The MHK President's nickname among referees is 'Tactical Officer.' Because he easily convinces the TFF President."
"I WANT TO MAKE A CALL"
"I want to make a call to our President, the Minister of Sports, and the Minister of Justice. I also address the referees who are being mobbed and whose paths are being blocked! I call for the survival of the Republic of Turkey... Look, due to an indecent statement from a mayor, two communities fell into conflict. If that statement had not been made, perhaps the Trabzonspor President and we would have made different statements. However, the two communities were made to be at each other's throats. I fear that social unrest will continue to deepen! If these are happening in the 5th week... There should be a change in the MHK! I also told the TFF President, 'Your well may also be being dug.' While a structure is being attempted to be demolished, a structure is about to be built... This issue should be addressed, especially by our President. Otherwise, the bill will again be charged to the TFF President. We are not at this point because we are well-intentioned, but we want to see that the TFF is doing something."
"YOU WILL ACCOUNT FOR IT"
"We have turned this into a matter of honor, we will expose all your filth! Whether we become president or not... You will account for this!"
"WE WILL PURSUE IT TO THE END"
"If it is the street, then the street; if it is social media, then social media... We will pursue our rights to the end! If there were no elections, we would have held a march. The TFF President and Vice President listened to us. We will wait a day or two for them."
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