Turkish Super Cup cancellation in the world press!
The Super Cup match, planned to be played between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe but postponed to a later date due to some organizational issues, caused a significant impact in the international media.
The match, planned to take place in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, was postponed to a later date, and the clubs left the stadium, sharing a joint statement.
The incidents in Turkish football, which received extensive coverage in the international media in recent weeks, such as the attack of MKE Ankaragücü President Faruk Koca on referee Halil Umut Meler and the withdrawal of Istanbulspor President Ecmel Sarıalioğlu’s team from the field, once again made headlines with the canceled Super Cup final. Here are some headlines…
BILD: BIG CONTROVERSY
Bild, one of Germany’s leading newspapers, announced the news to its readers with the headline ‘Big controversy in the Turkey derby.’
KICKER: CHAOS IN THE 100TH YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC
Again, one of Germany’s important publications, Kicker, used the expression ‘Chaos in the 100th year of the Republic: Turkey Super Cup canceled in Riyadh.’
MUNDO DEPORTIVO: NEW TURMOIL IN TURKISH FOOTBALL
The Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo said, ‘New turmoil in Turkish football: Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe refused to play minutes before the Super Cup match in Riyadh.’
LEQUIPE: SUPER CUP MATCH CANCELED
The French newspaper Lequipe reported the news with the text ‘Super Cup match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe canceled.’
LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT: ISTANBUL DERBY CANCELED IN RIYADH
La Gazetta Dello Sport (Italy): “The Istanbul derby between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray in Riyadh has been canceled.”
TUTTOSPORT: GALATASARAY AND FENERBAHÇE DON’T WANT TO PLAY
Tuttosport (Italy): “Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe don’t want to play: Super Cup match canceled.”
VOETBAL INTERNATIONAL: THEY REFUSED TO TAKE THE FIELD FOR THE SUPER CUP FINAL
Voetbal International (Netherlands): “Turkish clubs refused to take the field for the Super Cup final.”
OTHER HEADLINES…
Record (Portugal):
“Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray refused to play the Super Cup match due to a disagreement with the Saudi government.”
ESPN: CANCELED BEFORE THE STARTING WHISTLE ESPN (Spain):
“Super Cup final canceled before the starting whistle.”
AS: DUE TO DISAGREEMENT WITH THE SAUDI GOVERNMENT… AS (Spain):
“The Super Cup match was postponed due to a disagreement with the Saudi government.”
