Referee and VAR Decisions Debated in First Six Weeks of Trendyol Süper Lig
While referee and VAR decisions in the first six weeks of the Süper Lig have drawn reactions from clubs, the Central Referee Board management remains at the center of criticism.
As referee and VAR decisions continued to spark controversy in the first six weeks of the Trendyol Süper Lig, criticisms from clubs against the Central Referee Board management mounted.
Controversies in the First Six Weeks
As the first six weeks of the 2026-2027 season in the Trendyol Süper Lig were left behind, referee errors maintained their place on the agenda. In addition to on-field referees, the decisions of VAR officials also drew reactions from the clubs.
Trabzonspor Galatasaray Match
The decisions of referee Batuhan Kolak and VAR referee Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez in the match played between Trabzonspor and Galatasaray drew major reactions. Following a VAR warning regarding Ugochukwu's incident resulting in a red card, both clubs criticized the refereeing management after the match.
Foreign VAR Referees
It was determined that the Central Referee Board generally invites foreign VAR referees for two matches. Names such as Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez and Andrew Donaldson Dallas sparked controversy with the decisions they made while officiating in different matches.
Reactions of Club Presidents
Not only those who lost points but also winning teams expressed their discomfort with referee decisions. Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan, Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı, and Amed Sportif Faaliyetler President Nahit Eren criticized the Central Referee Board management.