23.02.2025 13:00
Sinan Engin evaluated the appointment of Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic for the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby. Responding to the controversies, Engin emphasized that "the teams should speak on the field" and said, "Let's see who deserves it!" He suggested that the yellow-reds, who do not want Vincic, preferred Halil Umut Meler to officiate the big match.
Former football player and commentator Sinan Engin evaluated the decision to appoint a foreign referee for the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby and the appointment of Sloven referee Slavko Vincic for the big match. Engin also made a claim about which referee the yellow-reds wanted for the derby, as they did not want Vincic.
"LET'S SEE WHO DESERVES THE CHAMPIONSHIP"
Sinan Engin's statements on Beyaz TV were as follows;
"Fenerbahçe says 'there is a structure', right? Let's see you play on Monday. Galatasaray is a good team. Forget Europe, you are good in Turkey. Whether it's a foreign or local referee, whether he's from Maribor or whatever, leave that aside, my friend! Go out and play, let's see who is the good team. Let's see who deserves this championship! If Galatasaray wins, let them say 'Here you go, there was no structure, you brought the referee you wanted, and we beat you anyway.' If Fenerbahçe wins, they will become the big favorite for the championship. The matter ends. Go out and play.
"GALATASARAY WANTED HALIL UMUT MELER"
"What is it, my friend, you made a big fuss. What will happen if a foreign referee comes... Why does Galatasaray belittle itself so much? Why is Galatasaray afraid of the assistant referee? You are a strong team! Galatasaray wanted Halil Umut Meler for the derby."