Fatih Terim's response to the question "Why can't Fenerbahçe become champions?" became a sensation.

Fatih Terim's response to the question

17.09.2025 13:30

In a program he attended, legendary Turkish football coach Fatih Terim was asked, "Why can't Fenerbahçe become champions?" Terim emphasized that this situation should not be exaggerated, stating, "Sometimes there are years like this. There are teams in Europe that haven't been champions for 30-40 years. This hinders healthy thinking." Terim's remarks quickly went viral.

One of the legendary coaches of Turkish football, Fatih Terim, made evaluations regarding Fenerbahçe's long-standing inability to become champions during his appearance on the Empathy program on NTV.

"SOMETIMES THERE ARE YEARS LIKE THIS"

Invited to the program hosted by Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan, 72-year-old Fatih Terim stated regarding Fenerbahçe's championship drought, "Sometimes there are years like this. Sometimes there aren't. These things happen to all of us. There are teams in Europe that haven't been champions for 30-40 years. This shouldn't be evaluated that way. It also hinders your ability to think healthily," he expressed.

WIDELY RESONATED

The experienced coach also made statements about the current state of Turkish football and his past experiences. Terim's words resonated widely on social media.

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