Ali Koç and Dursun Özbek Penalized by PFDK
The Professional Football Disciplinary Board has announced its decisions regarding the unsportsmanlike behavior of Fenerbahçe A.Ş. and Galatasaray A.Ş. The board has penalized Fenerbahçe A.Ş. with a fine of 600,000 TL due to unsportsmanlike behavior, as stated in the club’s official website on November 17, 2023. Moreover, Fenerbahçe A.Ş. Chairman Yıldırım Ali Koç has been given a 45-day injunction and fined 350,000 TL for his unsportsmanlike act mentioned in the same statement. Additionally, Yıldırım Ali Koç will face a 45-day suspension and a 350,000 TL fine for his unsportsmanlike behavior in his speeches to the media on November 9, 2023.
On the other hand, Galatasaray A.Ş. has also been fined 600,000 TL for unsportsmanlike behavior, as stated in the club’s official website on November 17, 2023. Furthermore, the president of Galatasaray A.Ş., Dursun Aydın Özbek, has been sanctioned with a 45-day injunction and a 350,000 TL fine due to unsportsmanlike behavior outlined in the same statement.
The decisions made by the Professional Football Disciplinary Board reflect a commitment to upholding the principles of fair play and sportsmanship in football. It is crucial for all clubs and their officials to adhere to these standards in order to maintain the integrity of the sport.
