Joint Reaction from Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş to the Broadcaster
Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş clubs displayed a joint stance and reacted against Okan Buruk's remarks being broadcast live by the broadcaster.
Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş reacted strongly to the broadcaster's live coverage of the remarks made by Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk, who received a red card during the match played between Trabzonspor and Galatasaray. While Fenerbahçe threatened to suspend relations, Beşiktaş announced that it has taken legal steps.
Okan Buruk's Red Card Incident
Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk was sent off with a red card by match referee Batuhan Kolak as a result of his objections to the referee during the away match against Trabzonspor.
Live Broadcast by the Broadcaster
The public announcement of the red-carded Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk's remarks regarding the referee's decision through the broadcaster's reporter drew the reaction of the clubs.
Fenerbahçe's Statement and Ultimatum
Fenerbahçe demanded an official statement and correction from the beIN SPORTS management regarding the issue. The yellow-navy club announced that otherwise, the suspension of relations with the broadcaster would be evaluated.
Legal Step from Beşiktaş
Beşiktaş stated that broadcasting principles were undermined following the events and recalled that they filed an official criminal complaint with the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office last week.
Call to Other Clubs
The Beşiktaş management invited other Super Lig clubs to stand behind this initiated legal struggle in the face of this situation.