Trabzonspor issues seething statement after receiving fan ban

Trabzonspor will be forced to play their next six matches without fans in the stands in their home stadium after a major issue in the recent game against Fenerbahce. The Turkish Football Federation officially handed out the punishment on Wednesday. Two Fenerbahce players picked up one-game suspensions for their parts in the brawl as well.

The incident between the two teams occurred on Sunday, March 17th. Former Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi gave Fenerbahce the victory on the day thanks to a late goal. After the match ended, the away side celebrated together in the middle of the pitch. This particular move did not go down well with Trabzonspor supporters.

Multiple fans from the home team rushed the field and began attacking the Fenerbahce players. Officials inside Papara Park failed to fully control the situation and the incident perhaps lasted longer than it should have. In the end, a dozen fans were arrested for their roles in the melee.

Trabzonspor exec labels the punishment as illegal and immoral

Following the fan ban, Trabzonspor issued a scathing statement on social media to the authorities inside Turkey. The club initially posted an calling for Turkish Football Federation officials to resign. Trabzonspor vice president Taner Saral then claimed that his team has lost all confidence and trust in the administration in charge.

“The penalties announced by the Turkish Football Federation are neither legal nor reasonable nor immoral,” Saral. “TFF President Büyükekşi and the team have caused a new chaos in our country with the penalties they announced today.”

“As Trabzonspor, we do not have even the slightest shred of trust left in the TFF President, his incompetent team, or the referee community that is controlled by certain interest groups. Unfortunately, at this point, even good people doing their jobs have either become part of this despicable order or remained silent and worried about their seats.”

“Today, the…

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Author : Chris Moore

Publish date : 2024-04-03 21:18:47

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