Statement from the Ministry of Youth and Sports Regarding Galatasaray Legal Proceedings

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced that the legal proceedings carried out regarding the Galatasaray Club are not based on a special practice and are conducted in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Official Statement Issued by the Ministry

Following news reports in the press regarding the club, the Ministry of Youth and Sports shared a written statement to inform the public.

The statement emphasized that the ongoing legal processes are handled entirely within the framework of contract provisions and current legislation.

Amateur Sports Contribution Fee Process

It was stated that the legal process in question relates to the collection of the amateur sports contribution fee arising from the contracts signed between the Ministry and the club.

It was expressed that these procedures are routine legal practices carried out within the scope of tracking public receivables and do not rely on any discretionary basis.

Seyrantepe Complex and Payments

Among the information on the agenda was the failure to pay the annual amateur sports contribution fee tied to the Seyrantepe Sports Complex usage rights protocol.

It was conveyed that legal proceedings were initiated against Galatasaray on the grounds that this payment was not made, and the process is being followed accordingly.