The statement given by Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç regarding the incidents in the Galatasaray derby has emerged with the adjective "suspicious".

The investigation into the incidents that occurred after the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe match on May 19, in which stadium manager Ali Çelikkıran was assaulted, continues at the Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office. Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç was also at the Istanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan today to give his statement. After giving his statement at the Press Crimes Investigation Bureau, Koç left the courthouse.

KOÇ'S STATEMENT REVEALED

The statement given by Fenerbahçe Club President Ali Koç as a "suspect" in the investigation into the incidents following the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby in the 37th week of the Trendyol Super League has been revealed. Ali Koç stated in his statement to the prosecutor's office that he had the right to enter the field as the club president after the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby played on May 19.

"I DENY ANY ACCUSATION"

Koç expressed that he did not understand why a complaint was filed against him regarding this matter, and stated the following:

"There is no behavior in my actions that contains any criminal element. Moreover, when we entered the field, the match and the spectator area were completely empty. There was no one. It is also alleged that my words to the complainant Eray Yazgan, 'If you don't leave here, you will get beaten,' were a threat. However, at that moment, I only warned him that he should leave the area so that the atmosphere would not become more tense. There is no threat in my words. I did not make any threats or insults towards Eray Yazgan. I did not hear Selahattin Baki swear. I just warned him not to get involved in any incidents before the match. That's why I warned him again on the field. I do not accept any of the allegations mentioned in the complaint petition. I request a decision of non-prosecution against me."

WHAT HAPPENED?

An investigation was launched by the Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office into the incidents that occurred after the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby played at RAMS Park in the 37th week of the Trendyol Super League, in which stadium manager Ali Çelikkıran was assaulted. As part of the investigation, Fenerbahçe Club doctor Ertuğrul Karanlık, former Fenerbahçe executive Hulusi Belgü, and İsmail Kartal's son Emre Kartal gave their statements. The 3 suspects, who came to the Istanbul Courthouse and had their statements taken at the Press Crimes Investigation Bureau, were referred to the peace criminal judge with a request for judicial control. The suspects were subjected to judicial control measures, including a travel ban and signing in at the police station twice a month. As part of the investigation, Ali Koç, as well as Fenerbahçe Club Board Member Selahattin Baki, were also called to give their statements.