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Fenerbahce filed complaints against Galatasaray with seven different authorities, including the Youth and Sports Ministry, the Interior Ministry and the Finance Ministry.
Fenerbahce accuses Galatasaray of tax evasion, illegal advertising, and underreporting player salaries.
The accusations come just days before the highly anticipated derby between the two clubs, both leading the Super Lig standings. Galatasaray holds the top spot with 15 points, while Fenerbahce is in second place with 13 points.
Fenerbahce claims that Galatasaray has violated financial regulations by:
Galatasaray Vice President Metin Ozturk responded, calling the accusations an attempt to “manipulate the agenda” ahead of the derby. “This is an effort to distract and sabotage our club,” Ozturk said during the Divan Committee meeting.
Galatasaray suspended its sponsorship deal with the news website meritking.news after allegations emerged that the site is linked to illegal betting. Deputy Chairman Niyazi Yelkencioglu stated, “We made this agreement with a legitimate company. We are not tax inspectors.”
The tension between the clubs adds to the stakes of this weekend’s derby, which could influence the title race. The Turkish Football Federation is expected to address the complaints and ensure fair play as the season progresses.
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