22.09.2025 15:30
The statement made by Fenerbahçe's new president, Sadettin Saran, in 2012 that "There was match-fixing" has become a topic of discussion once again. Saran emphasized that Turkish sports need to start with a clean slate, stating, "There was match-fixing, this is an undeniable fact. However, from this point on, we will work to ensure that such things do not happen again." These remarks have resurfaced following Saran's assumption of the presidency.
Sadettin Saran, who was elected as the president of Fenerbahçe, has come back into the spotlight with his past statements.
HE SAID "MATCH-FIXING EXISTED"
In a statement made on April 17, 2012, Saran emphasized that Turkish sports needed to turn a new page, stating, "As Turkish society, as all stakeholders in sports, we have the opportunity to open a new page. Match-fixing existed, this is an undeniable fact. However, from this point on, we will work to ensure that such things do not happen again. Turkish sports will reach much better places. This will only be possible with the involvement of not just players and managers, but also the media and fans in this process. This will be a beginning, and Turkey will reach the levels it deserves in sports."
IT CAUSED A GREAT REACTION
These statements made by Sadettin Saran approximately 13 years ago have once again become a topic of discussion following his assumption of the presidency at Fenerbahçe. The words have taken their place in the agenda with various interpretations both within the Fenerbahçe community and in the sports public.