25.04.2025 18:20
The President of the Turkish Football Federation, İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, evaluated the Trabzonspor U19 team's advancement to the final of the UEFA Youth League. Congratulating the young players and the coaching staff, Hacıosmanoğlu said, "Let Barcelona eliminate AZ Alkmaar so that two teams in navy blue can play in the final. Let the kids overcome Barcelona, win the trophy, and bring that pride to Turkey."
Turkish Football Federation President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu made striking statements following the Trabzonspor U19 team's advancement to the final of the UEFA Youth League. Hacıosmanoğlu's wishes for the final were particularly noteworthy.
"I KISS THE CHILDREN ON THEIR FOREHEADS"
Congratulating the young players and the coaching staff, President Hacıosmanoğlu stated that the achievement is not only a source of pride for the Trabzonspor community but for all of Turkey, saying, "This is something to be proud of. You should think of it like a national match. The young ones have reached the final in the Champions League. I kiss the children on their foreheads," he said.
"LET TWO MAROON-BLUE TEAMS PLAY IN THE FINAL"
Speaking about potential opponents in the final, Hacıosmanoğlu said, "Let Barcelona eliminate AZ Alkmaar so that two maroon-blue teams can play in the final. May the children overcome Barcelona, win the trophy, and bring that pride to Turkey," he expressed.
"NEXT IS THE NATIONAL TEAM"
In the continuation of his statement, Hacıosmanoğlu spoke hopefully about the final to be played on Monday. The TFF President said, "Hopefully, they will win on Monday and make the Turkish nation proud. Next is the national team," he stated.