08.06.2026 09:40
Aziz Yildirim, who was re-elected as president of Fenerbahce, intervened in the chants against Ali Koc and Hakan Safi. Reacting to the section where the slogans came from by saying "Either close that door or...", Yildirim called for unity and togetherness with the words, "It is wrong to insult them. They are ours, not strangers."
After the Fenerbahçe Extraordinary General Assembly with Elections, Aziz Yıldırım, who returned to the presidency, displayed a remarkable attitude on election night.
DISTURBED BY THE CHANTS
After the vote count, some fans at the congress venue began chanting slogans against Ali Koç and Hakan Safi. Noticing what was happening, Aziz Yıldırım reacted to his supporters and demanded that the chants be stopped.
"JUST CLOSE THAT DOOR"
As the chants continued, Aziz Yıldırım was seen turning to those around him and saying, "Just close that door, will you." Moments when Yıldırım later gave a message of unity and solidarity to the fans drew attention.
"THEY ARE OURS"
Opposing the slogans targeting Ali Koç and Hakan Safi, Aziz Yıldırım stated, "One day I will say let's be united and together. Insulting them is wrong. They are ours. They are not strangers."
APPLAUDED AT THE CONGRESS
Aziz Yıldırım's refusal to allow negative chants against his rivals and his call for unity were met with applause by the members present at the congress. Yıldırım's statements were interpreted as a message that the community should act together after the election.