Foreign Central Referee Board Chairman Proposal from Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı
Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı stated that a foreign chairman could be appointed for the Central Referee Board as part of recent developments and the pursuit of justice in Turkish football.
Beşiktaş Club President Serdal Adalı stated in his remarks regarding recent developments and the search for justice in Turkish football that a foreign figure could be brought in for the chairmanship of the Central Referee Board (MHK).
Emphasis on Justice and Equality
Beşiktaş Club President Serdal Adalı stated that they trust the judiciary regarding the legal matters concerning the referee file investigation and the 7 individuals detained in connection with MHK Chairman Ferhat Gündoğdu. Emphasizing that as Beşiktaş they want justice rather than privileges, Adalı expressed that they desire a football game played and finished entirely on the pitch.
Foreign MHK Chairmanship Proposal
Voicing their discomfort with referee errors, Adalı argued that a foreign MHK Chairman could also take office, similar to the practices with foreign coaches and referees. Adalı added that there are also very valuable former referees and instructors in Turkey capable of managing this board.
Beşiktaş's Past Processes
Reminding that the club went through difficult periods in past years, President Adalı pointed out that despite the presidential and managerial changes, the injustices suffered on the pitch are quickly forgotten by the community. He underlined the structural challenges the club has faced.
Coach Preference and the Italiano Process
Stating that he contacted Önder Özen after Sergen Yalçın, Adalı also touched upon the transfer process of Vincenzo Italiano. He noted that they stepped in during problems in the agreement process with Napoli and that Önder Özen played a key role in this transfer.