The Turkish Super Cup, which was to take place in Riyadh between the champion, turned into… a fiasco Galatasaray and the cup winner Fenerbahce. After several consultations of the competent authorities shortly before half-time (19:45), the match that would decide the first title of the season was permanently postponed!
The reason is none other than the fact that the Saudis were directly opposed to the events planned by the Turks with the display of a large Turkish flag and a banner of Kemal Ataturkon the occasion of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the state.
In fact, the two City teams issued joint announcement for adjournment, speaking of “problems in the organization”without specifically mentioning how the situation got there.
The announcement in detail:
“To celebrate 100 years of Turkish democracy, the football federation and our clubs organized a celebration abroad in such a way that it would contribute to the image and values ​​of Turkish football and our clubs.
The Super Kupa scheduled to take place on Friday 29 December 2023 at 20:45 has been postponed to a later date as a result of a joint decision we made with the clubs due to some problems in the event.
We would like to thank the football federation and the relevant bodies and organizers of the host country for the efforts made to hold the Super Kupa.
Football Federation of Turkey, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray”.
Source: Sport Fm
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