The presidential candidate who was Ali Koç's rival in 2021 has passed away.

The presidential candidate who was Ali Koç's rival in 2021 has passed away.

04.05.2026 13:50

Eyüp Yeşilyurt, a club member who announced his candidacy for the presidency at Fenerbahçe's 2021 congress and later withdrew, has passed away. The yellow-navy club issued a condolence message for Yeşilyurt.

Eyüp Yeşilyurt, who announced his candidacy for the presidency of Fenerbahçe in 2021, has passed away.

HE CAME TO THE AGENDA WITH HIS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDACY

Born in 1970 in Istanbul, Eyüp Yeşilyurt had announced his candidacy for the presidency ahead of the 2021 elections at Fenerbahçe. However, he could not participate in the election as an official candidate because he could not collect enough signatures.

Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Eyüp Yeşilyurt

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM THE CLUB

Fenerbahçe Club issued a condolence message after Yeşilyurt's death. The statement said: “Our club member with registration number 13445, Eyüp Yeşilyurt, has passed away. The funeral of the deceased will be held on Monday, May 4, following the afternoon prayer at Yakacık Ulu Mosque. We pray for God's mercy on Eyüp Yeşilyurt and extend our condolences to his family.”

Funeral announcement for Eyüp Yeşilyurt

CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND RELATIVES

Eyüp Yeşilyurt, who was married and had three children, passed away, causing sorrow in the yellow-navy blue community.

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