Statement from Galatasaray regarding its detained executive

Statement from Galatasaray regarding its detained executive

17.07.2026 19:40

Galatasaray Vice President Metin Öztürk made statements regarding Sportif AŞ Vice President Maruf Güneş, who was detained in an operation related to betting and match-fixing allegations.

Galatasaray Club Vice President Metin Öztürk made statements to an AA correspondent regarding Sportif AŞ Deputy Chairman Maruf Güneş, who was detained in an operation related to betting and match-fixing allegations. 

STATEMENT FROM METİN ÖZTÜRK

Vice President Metin Öztürk stated that they believe Deputy Chairman Maruf Güneş will be acquitted and return to them as soon as possible. 

''WE HAVE FULL CONFIDENCE IN THE TURKISH JUDICIARY AND JUSTICE''

Stating that Güneş is a colleague they have worked with at Sportif AŞ and who has served Galatasaray with sincerity and goodwill for many years, Metin Öztürk used the following expressions: "First of all, I want it to be known that our confidence in the Turkish judiciary and justice is complete. We are not fully aware of all the details of the file, but according to the information reflected to the public, it is stated that these allegations are related to low-amount betting transactions from 5 years ago. I sincerely believe that the legal process will be completed as soon as possible and that Maruf will return among us very soon."

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