The baklava incident is escalating! Saran's response has infuriated Ali Koç.

The baklava incident is escalating! Saran's response has infuriated Ali Koç.

20.03.2026 11:20

It was claimed that Sadettin Saran's humorous response to Mustafa Varank's "baklava" remarks at the Darülaceze iftar two days ago angered Ali Koç and that these statements were considered "rudeness" from Koç's side.

Two days ago, the iftar program organized by Bilal Erdoğan at the Darülaceze brought together the sports and political worlds. The dialogue between Fenerbahçe Presidential Candidate Sadettin Saran and AK Party Deputy Mustafa Varank drew attention during the night.

VARANK'S HUMOROUS REMARK

During the iftar, Mustafa Varank turned to Sadettin Saran and said, "There is güllaç, if there were baklava, we would have brought it to you..." These words caused laughter at the table.

SARAN'S ABS REMARK

Responding humorously to Varank's words, Sadettin Saran said, "Mr. Minister, I am not like Ali Koç. I have my own baklavas." Saran's words were interpreted as a reference to his fit physique and made those at the table laugh.

CLAIM OF TENSION IN THE BACKROOMS

According to journalist İrfan Yirmibeş's claim, Saran's words caused discomfort on the side of Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç. The claim suggested that the statements in question were considered "rudeness."

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