18.03.2025 09:40
As discussions about foreign referees continue for the Beşiktaş-Galatasaray derby to be played in the 29th week of the Trendyol Super League, the management of the Turkish Football Federation has become divided. It is known that President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu favors local referees, while there are rumors in the corridors that Halil Umut Meler will officiate the big match. The TFF is expected to make an official announcement this week.
After the national break, discussions continue about whether the referee for the Beşiktaş-Galatasaray derby, which will be played in the 29th week of the Trendyol Super League, will be foreign or local. The name being talked about in the corridors to officiate the big match has emerged.
BEŞİKTAŞ HAS REQUESTED A FOREIGN REFEREE
Beşiktaş has requested a foreign referee for the derby, citing the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe match as an example, while Galatasaray has not yet made a clear statement on the matter. The black-and-whites conveyed the message, "Let our relations with the TFF not be damaged. May our request be met" to Riva.
THERE ARE DIFFERENT OPINIONS IN TFF
On the other hand, it has been claimed that there are different opinions within the Turkish Football Federation, which will make the decision. According to corridor information; TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu and some supporting executives are in favor of a local referee. However, the vast majority of the management wants a foreign referee. It has been learned that during the last board meeting, while this issue was discussed again, the president and some executives voted for a local referee, while the vast majority of the management voted for a foreign one. It was noted that only one executive remained neutral.
HALİL UMUT MELER'S NAME IS MENTIONED
Additionally, it is being discussed in the corridors that a local referee will officiate the Beşiktaş-Galatasaray derby in the 29th week of the Trendyol Super League, and this will be Halil Umut Meler.
WHEN IS THE DERBY?
The Beşiktaş-Galatasaray derby in the 29th week of the Trendyol Super League will be played on Saturday, March 29, at 20:30 at the Tüpraş Stadium. The big match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 1.