A new discussion arose between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe before the Super Cup final to be played in Riyadh today. According to the latest posts in the media, Saudi officials will not allow Ataturk posters onto the field and will not play the National Anthem.
Crisis before the Super Cup Final match
According to BBC news, Galatasaray Corporate Communications Director Murat Bereket stated that they will not go on the field if the National Anthem is not played. Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç stated that they wanted a “Peace at home, peace in the world” banner, but the authorities did not accept it.
Fenerbahçe Supreme Council Board President Uğur Dündar said in his statement that they decided not to play the match. “He would come out with a Fenerbahçe Atatürk t-shirt and a Peace at Home, Peace in the World banner. They did not allow it. “Ali Koç decided not to play in the match,” he said.
Turkish clubs and fans are reacting to the Saudi authorities on this issue. Posts on social media call for the two teams to take a common stance before the match.
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We will see how the talks between Turkish and Saudi officials will conclude before the match tonight. However, under normal circumstances, it will be held between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray. Super Cup final at 20.45 It will be played at Al-Awwal Park (King Saud University Stadium).
Update: A common solution was found within the scope of the decision taken by the two clubs and TFF together. In the statement made by TFF, the following statements were used: “The Super Cup Match will start in the presence of our Turkish Flag, with the 100th Anniversary Celebration Events, with a moment of silence for our Martyrs and with our National Anthem to be read by the artist Norm Ender.”
On the other hand, Galatasaray announced that it will play in the match with a jersey specially prepared for its 100th anniversary. In the announcement, it was said, “We will play in the Fenerbahçe match with our jersey specially prepared for the 100th anniversary of our Republic.”