Reactions pour in against Okan Buruk! How can one say that at a funeral?

Reactions pour in against Okan Buruk! How can one say that at a funeral?

13.08.2026 07:50

Okan Buruk made striking remarks about referees at the funeral of Abdullah Avcı's mother, Feriha Avcı. Some users reacted to Buruk's words, 'They give red cards in a friendly match, their intentions are bad,' by saying, 'Would you say this at a funeral?'

Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk attended the funeral of Abdullah Avcı's mother, Feriha Avcı. During his statement at the funeral, Buruk expressed his grievances towards the referees.

"THEIR INTENTIONS ARE BAD"

Speaking about referee decisions, Okan Buruk said, "They are giving red cards in a friendly match, their intentions are bad."

HIS WORDS DREW REACTION

Buruk's comments about referees at the funeral drew reactions from some users. Some users criticized Buruk, pointing out the setting of his remarks with the words, "Can this be said at a funeral?"

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