20.02.2025 18:00
The discussions intensified following the appointment of Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić for the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby. The controversial president of the Turkish Football Federation, İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, made an unexpected move before the big derby. Hacıosmanoğlu will appear on the joint live broadcast of HT Spor and Habertürk on Friday, February 21, at 8:00 PM, and will answer all questions.
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The ongoing referee debates in the Trendyol Super League reached a peak after Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic was appointed for the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby.
TFF AND MHK UNDER FIRE
While some in the sports world and on social media found the foreign referee's decision to be correct, others seriously criticized it. Among those criticized were Turkey Football Federation President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu and Central Referee Committee President Ferhat Gündoğdu.
FENERBAHÇE WANTS, GALATASARAY DOES NOT
The Fenerbahçe side had repeatedly requested a foreign referee for the derby before the appointment was made. Galatasaray, however, does not find this decision correct, especially due to Vincic. The Galatasaray management, which is of the opinion that Slavko Vincic was appointed after Fenerbahçe Vice President Acun Ilıcalı met with Slovenian Aleksander Ceferin, does not want Vincic because Ilıcalı is the owner of Maribor Club in Slovenia. The 45-year-old referee, born in Maribor, has close ties with Slovenian UEFA President Alexander Ceferin. The 45-year-old referee, born in Maribor, has close ties with Slovenian UEFA President Alexander Ceferin.
TFF REJECTED CIMBOM'S OBJECTION
On the other hand, Galatasaray communicated to the Turkey Football Federation that they did not want Slavko Vincic after the developments that occurred yesterday, and the federation rejected the yellow-reds' request. The TFF informed the clubs that it would not respond to the requests of both teams regarding the foreign referee to be appointed for the derby, and that the final decision would be announced to the public through the official site by the TFF and MHK. Today, it was officially announced that Vincic would officiate the derby.
PRESIDENT HACIOSMANOĞLU WILL APPEAR LIVE
Before the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby, TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu decided to answer questions live to alleviate the tension. TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu will appear on the joint broadcast of HT Spor-Habertürk on February 21, Friday (tomorrow) at 20:00 and will answer all questions.
WHEN IS THE BIG DERBY?
The Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby in the 25th week of the Trendyol Super League will be played on February 24, Monday at 20:00 at RAMS Park.
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