01.12.2025 13:55
It has been suggested that Ali Koç, the former president of Fenerbahçe, has decided to break his long-standing ritual and attend the Galatasaray derby. Throughout his presidency, Koç did not watch the derbies in Kadıköy due to his ritual, but he will be following the match from the stands this evening.
Ali Koç, known for having a different "totem" during the derbies in his 7-year presidency at Fenerbahçe, made a surprising decision for the Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray derby to be played this evening.
According to information spreading on social media, Ali Koç will come to Kadıköy for the first time after the election period and will watch the match from the stands. This decision has created a significant buzz among the fans.
KOÇ'S DERBY RECORD AND 'TOTEM' DETAIL
During Ali Koç's tenure, Fenerbahçe faced Galatasaray in 13 league derbies, winning only 3 of them. The striking detail is that Ali Koç was not in the stands during any of these 3 victories. It is known that Koç sees this situation as a "derby totem" and has previously stated, "I can't sleep on derby night; everyone has to say something good to me."
LEGENDS ARE COMING TO KADIKÖY
Before the big derby, it has been learned that many legendary figures of the club will also be present at Saracoğlu. Invitations have been sent to some of Fenerbahçe's foreign stars, and all of them are expected to be in the stands. However, two important figures who have served as head coaches, İsmail Kartal and Aykut Kocaman, are reportedly not coming to the stadium. Another legend, Emre Belözoğlu, will watch the derby from the stands.
AZİZ YILDIRIM WILL NOT ATTEND
It has been confirmed in the corridors that Aziz Yıldırım, one of the former presidents of Fenerbahçe, will also not be present at the derby.