Turkish Football Federation Announces Super Lig Referrals
Following the latest league matches, the TFF Legal Chief referred many clubs and individuals to the disciplinary committee, including Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk.
The Turkish Football Federation Legal Chief announced the referrals to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board following the Trendyol Super Lig matches, also referring Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk to disciplinary action with precautionary measures.
Situation of Galatasaray and Okan Buruk
Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk was referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board with precautionary measures as of September 20, 2026, due to his unsportsmanlike conduct. In the same match, the yellow-red club was sent to disciplinary action on the grounds of ugly and bad cheering, while football player Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu was also referred with precautionary measures due to his illegal movement.
Referrals of Trabzonspor and President Ertuğrul Doğan
Trabzonspor was referred to the disciplinary board due to ugly and bad cheering, field incidents, and acts against instructions during the Galatasaray derby. Club President Ertuğrul Doğan was sent to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board without precautionary measures on the grounds of his statements in the media after the match aimed at damaging the reputation of football.
Amed Sportif Faaliyetler and Beşiktaş Match
Amed Sportif Faaliyetler was sent to disciplinary action due to ugly and bad cheering, field incidents, failure to leave stairwells empty, actions contrary to instructions, admission of unauthorized spectators, and unsportsmanlike conduct as a team during the Beşiktaş match. Home team President Nahit Eren was referred without precautionary measures, while technical director Besnik Hasi was referred with precautionary measures due to unsportsmanlike conduct and insult.
Beşiktaş Club and President Serdal Adalı
Beşiktaş Club was sent to disciplinary action on the grounds of ugly and bad cheering, field incidents, failure to leave stairwells empty, and actions contrary to instructions during the Amed Sportif Faaliyetler match. Black-and-white club President Serdal Adalı was also referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board without precautionary measures due to his statements after the match.
Fenerbahçe and Eyüpspor Match Referrals
Fenerbahçe was referred to the disciplinary board due to ugly and bad cheering during its match against Eyüpspor. Yellow-navy blue team coach Dirk Kuyt was among the names sent to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board without precautionary measures due to his actions contrary to instructions.