15.11.2026 20:30
Kosovar head coach Besnik Hasi made remarkable statements about Diyarbakır and Amedspor, where he has been working for about 5 months. Hasi, who stated that he encountered prejudices from those around him before starting his duty, said he was impressed by Diyarbakır's cleanliness, greenery, and the hospitality of its people. Emphasizing that although the people of Diyarbakır may seem tough from the outside, they are very warm-hearted, Hasi shared his positive impressions of the city and its people.
Besnik Hasi, the Kosovar coach who is the first foreign head coach in the history of Süper Lig club Amedspor, made noteworthy statements about Diyarbakır, where he has been working for about 5 months, and its people. Hasi, who stated that he was amazed by the city's cleanliness, greenery and the hospitality of its people, also shared the prejudiced reactions he received from those around him before taking up his post.
''I ENCOUNTERED PREJUDICES BUT...''
The experienced coach, who has worked in different countries and cultures, stated that during the process of signing with Amedspor, people around him approached him with hesitation based on its geographical location, and said, "When I came here, many people asked, 'It's close to Syria, what will you do there?' From my experiences I learned this: as human beings, we are all the same. Our beliefs and colors may be different, but to be respected, it is very important to show respect first. When I came to Diyarbakır, the city impressed me very positively. It is a very beautiful, clean city with plenty of greenery. In Belgium, I had also lived in green cities with three-lane streets and parks; this place impressed me in that respect as well."
''THEY LOOK TOUGH BUT THEY ARE VERY WARM-HEARTED''
Emphasizing the devotion of the people of Diyarbakır to their city and their sensitivity to cleanliness, Besnik Hasi described his impressions of the people of the region with the words: "The people of Diyarbakır love their city very much and make great efforts to beautify it and keep it clean. As for its people; from the outside, they may seem to have a tough temperament, but when you talk to them and get to know each other, you see how warm-hearted they are. From the moment they embrace you, they are ready to do anything for you. Since I have known different cultures, this was not a big surprise for me, but it was quite a surprising experience for my assistants on my team."