Şükrü Ersoy, legendary figure of Turkish football and Fenerbahçe, laid to rest

Şükrü Ersoy, who served the Fenerbahçe community as a football player, head coach, and board member, was sent off on his final journey with funeral ceremonies held.

Farewell Ceremony at Dereağzı

The first official ceremony for the late Şükrü Ersoy was held at the Fenerbahçe Dereağzı Lefter Küçükandonyadis Facilities. Club executives, former athletes, and the family of the deceased attended the ceremony.

Statements by the High Council

High Council President M. Şekip Mosturoğlu delivered a speech at the ceremony, emphasizing Ersoy's contributions and importance to the club and Turkish football.

Speeches by Family and Loved Ones

During the ceremony, Fenerbahçe Athletes Association President Turgut Gür, along with the deceased's wife Dilek Ersoy and grandson Can Aksoy, shared their emotions and thoughts.

Prayer at Karacaahmet Şakirin Mosque

Şükrü Ersoy's coffin, draped in the Turkish flag and the Fenerbahçe flag, was carried on shoulders to the Karacaahmet Şakirin Mosque, where the funeral prayer was performed following the noon prayer.