25.03.2025 22:20
The Turkish Football Federation has put an end to the discussions about whether the referees for the derbies will be local or foreign. The board, which convened in Riva, decided to use local referees for the derbies. This decision also means that Beşiktaş's request for a foreign referee for the Galatasaray derby has been rejected.
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The Turkish Football Federation has put an end to the long-standing debates about whether the derbies will be officiated by a local referee or a foreign referee.
DECISION FOR LOCAL REFEREE EMERGED FROM THE MEETING
According to the news from Yağız Sabuncuoğlu of Sports Digitale; the TFF Board of Directors gathered in Riva today to finalize the referees for the derbies. A decision for a local referee for the derbies has been made by the TFF.
BEŞİKTAŞ'S REQUEST HAS BEEN REJECTED
With this decision, the TFF has also rejected Beşiktaş's request for a foreign referee for the Galatasaray derby. It is expected that a local referee will officiate the derby between Beşiktaş and Galatasaray.
WHEN IS THE BEŞİKTAŞ-GALATASARAY DERBY?
Beşiktaş will host Galatasaray in the derby in the 29th week of the Trendyol Super League after the national break. The big match will be played at TÜPRAŞ Stadium on Saturday, March 29, starting at 20:30. In the first half of the league, the match played at RAMS Park was won by the yellow-reds with a score of 2-1.
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