Shocking punishment from PFDK to both Dursun Özbek and Galatasaray.

Shocking punishment from PFDK to both Dursun Özbek and Galatasaray.

27.02.2026 12:53

The PFDK imposed a 15-day ban on Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek due to his reputation-damaging statements, and fined the club 2 million 700 thousand euros.

The Professional Football Discipline Board (PFDK) imposed a 15-day ban on Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek.

REASON FOR THE DISREPUTABLE STATEMENT

According to the board's statement, the penalty was imposed due to "statements aimed at damaging the reputation of football and institutions" made on the club's official social media account and website.

PFDK'S STATEMENT

"It has been decided to impose a 15-DAY BAN on GALATASARAY A.Ş. President DURSUN AYDIN ÖZBEK due to the statements aimed at damaging the reputation of football and institutions made on the Club's official social media account (X) on 21.02.2026 and on the Club's official website (galatasaray.org) on 22.02.2026, in accordance with articles 38/3 and 38/1-a of the FDT."

CLUB ALSO FINED

It was announced that Galatasaray Club was also fined 2 million 700 thousand euros for the same reason.

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