26.10.2024 11:10
Meritking.news, which is the back sponsor of Galatasaray's jersey and had its contract terminated by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) due to its connection with an illegal betting site, was seen on the LED screens of the Yeni Adana Stadium during the Adana Demirspor-Sivasspor match. The display of the advertisement, which was not permitted to be shown in association with Galatasaray, sparked a significant backlash on social media.
The illegal betting sponsor that Galatasaray signed a contract with but terminated the contract due to controversies advertised on LED screens during the Adana Demirspor-Sivasspor match.
REACTED
Galatasaray's appearance in the Çaykur Rizespor match in the 5th week of the Super League with the meritking.news advertisement on its back also sparked discussions. The display of the advertisement in the stadium, which the TFF did not allow Galatasaray to sponsor, was widely talked about on social media.
GALATASARAY HAD CANCELED THE CONTRACT
Galatasaray had announced to KAP regarding the termination of the sponsorship agreement, "The contract between our Company and Serwin Global Solutions SDN BHD, which was announced to be suspended on 17.09.2024, has been terminated upon notification of the cancellation of the permission granted by the TFF with a letter dated 26.09.2024. It is respectfully announced to the public."