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Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray oppose Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray oppose Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

The football federation had struck a deal with the Saudi authorities for the match. After fan reactions, the fierce rivals have declared their intention to host the match in Turkey on the centenary of the Republic.

8 November 2023

Court approves 'away game' ban on Fenerbahçe fans

Court approves 'away game' ban on Fenerbahçe fans

The ban came after Fenerbahçe fans protested against the government during a match over its presumed inadequate response to last month's massive earthquakes.

Court lifts Fenerbahçe fans' away game ban over earthquake protests

Court lifts Fenerbahçe fans' away game ban over earthquake protests

The authorities had imposed the ban on the football giants after their fans called on the government to resign during a game.

'Stadiums belong to people': Football fan groups back earthquake protests

'Stadiums belong to people': Football fan groups back earthquake protests

Sixteen football supporter groups reacted to the uproar after fans of Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş chanted that the government should resign.

Fenerbahçe fans banned from away game after 'earthquake' protests

Fenerbahçe fans banned from away game after 'earthquake' protests

Fans of the club protested the government during the last game in their home turf. The club said the decision was "unacceptable."

Erdoğan government protested during first top-tier football game after earthquakes

Erdoğan government protested during first top-tier football game after earthquakes

Supporters at Fenerbahçe's home turf called on the government to resign throughout the match. The broadcaster turned down the volume during the chants against the government.

26 February 2023

Fenerbahçe say fans chanting Putin's name 'don't represent us' as UEFA launches probe

Fenerbahçe say fans chanting Putin's name 'don't represent us' as UEFA launches probe

The İstanbul club noted that it had a friendly game in April with Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk to raise awareness about peace.

Fenerbahçe fans cheer for Putin after Dynamo Kyiv goal

Fenerbahçe fans cheer for Putin after Dynamo Kyiv goal

The Kyiv team's manager refused to attend the press conference in protest of the fans' behavior. Fenerbahçe have yet to make a statement about the issue.

Fenerbahçe Sports Club expresses support for İstanbul Convention

Fenerbahçe Sports Club expresses support for İstanbul Convention

In the wake of Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention, Fenerbahçe has released a written statement and called on the authorities to review the decision: “We would like to emphasize that we are concerned about its social consequences.”

Super League Suspended For One Week After Attack on Fenerbahçe

Super League Suspended For One Week After Attack on Fenerbahçe

Turkey’s first and second division soccer leagues have been suspended for one week after an armed assault on Fenerbahçe team’s player transfer bus on Saturday.

3 Arrested in Soccer Fan Round Up Case

3 Arrested in Soccer Fan Round Up Case

A court arrested 3 individuals including Genç Fenerbahçeliler leader Sefa Kalya who have been rounded up on September 27 within an operation targeting soccer fans across Turkey. 23 were released within judiciary control measures.

Police Detains Soccer Fans

Police Detains Soccer Fans

Police raided several apartments this morning, detaining around 80 soccer fans from Beşiktaş, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe teams including Alen Markaryan (Beşiktaş) and Sefa Kalya (Genç Fenerbahçeliler).

27 September 2013