01.03.2025 22:30
Fethi Pekin, a member of the Fenerbahçe Board of Directors, reacted to the appointment of referee Cihan Aydın for Galatasaray's match against Kasımpaşa. In a written statement, Pekin said, "Is it possible for this referee, whose identity as a fan was learned by the Turkish football public by chance, to officiate tomorrow's match impartially? Is this situation fair?"
Fenerbahçe Board Member Fethi Pekin made a striking statement on the official website of the Yellow-Blue club. In his statement, Pekin reacted to the appointment of referee Cihan Aydın for the Galatasaray-Kasımpaşa match.
"IS IT POSSIBLE FOR HIM TO MANAGE THE MATCH IMPARTIALLY?"
Here is Pekin's statement;
"Recently, a referee who participated in a referee seminar with the nickname "The Greatest Galatasaray" in our league,
will officiate the Galatasaray match in the 26th week of the Super League tomorrow.
With this in mind, we ask the public;
Is it possible for this referee, who has learned the identity of being a fan by coincidence, to manage tomorrow's match impartially?
Is this situation fair?
Is there such a situation in any league in the world?
In light of the confessions of the footballer Ryan Babel, who has worn their jerseys in the past, stating "Referees are helping us and we were getting 3 points," what is the comment of the so-called justice guardians of this club?
In an environment where even a referee who has officiated a Champions League final and is among the world's elite referees is debated for days, I present these questions, which we ask based on facts, to the attention of the entire public."
THIS SEASON, HE OFFICIATED 2 MATCHES EACH FOR GALATASARAY AND FENERBAHÇE
Referee Cihan Aydın officiated 2 matches each for both Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe this season. In the matches officiated by Cihan Aydın, Galatasaray achieved 1 victory and 1 draw. Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, won both matches officiated by Cihan Aydın.
- Week 4: Galatasaray 3-1 Gaziantep FK
- Week 7: Antalyaspor 0-2 Fenerbahçe
- Week 20: Hatayspor 1-1 Galatasaray
- Week 23: Alanyaspor 0-2 Fenerbahçe
WHAT HAPPENED?
Referee Cihan Aydın's participation in the previous TFF meeting with the username "The Greatest GS Mira Aydın" caused reactions. Aydın's appointment for the Kasımpaşa-Galatasaray match in the 26th week of the Trendyol Super League reignited these reactions.