In this week’s broadcast of the Telegol Özel program, which has become a classic in Turkey, an expression was used that infuriated Galatasaray fans.
HE WAS LYNCHED ON SOCIAL MEDIA AFTER HIS SIMILARITY TO ISRAEL
Adnan Aybaba, one of the well-known names of Turkish sports media, “The Israel of Turkish football is Galatasaray” At this point, cold winds blew through the program. Although Adnan Aybaba took back his words upon the reaction of moderator Serhat Ulueren, he was almost lynched by the yellow-red fans on social media.
Former football player Adnan Aybaba “During the Fatih Terim period, 2-3 championships were won fight by fight. Abdürrahim Albayrak said, ‘I will announce the VAR records.’ Erden Timur said, ‘We will not let the league finish.’ He said, ‘I have the records, I have the documents.’ This is what is said, you become a champion. Brother, publish it then. We “Do we say anything to Galatasaray’s players and workers? Galatasaray plays good football.” Upon his words, the moderator of the program, Serhat Ulueren, said: “Unfortunately, some things in the world are carried out by lobbying. Israel, for example, now you are kicking out Russian teams from everywhere, but Israeli teams continue to compete in European cups.” he said.
“ISRAEL IS GALATASARAY IN TURKISH FOOTBALL”
Adnan Aybaba responded to this comment of Serhat Ulueren, “Then Israel is Galatasaray in Turkish football. They are everywhere. Just like Israel, they are everywhere in football.” He replied:
HE TOOK BACK HIS WORDS
Reacting to Aybaba’s comparison with Israel, Serhat Ulueren said: “The things you said are very unfortunate. I don’t think the Israel analogy is an elegant one.” he said. Thereupon, Adnan Aybaba realized his mistake and “Okay, I take my words back” he said.
CALL TO GALATASARAY FROM SOCIAL MEDIA
While Aybaba’s words received great interaction on social media, Galatasaray fans showered the famous commentator with criticism. After Aybaba’s statements, the fans called on Galatasaray Club and argued that the yellow-red management should respond to Aybaba.
WHO IS ADNAN AYBABA?
He was born on February 12, 1964 in Osmaniye. His full name is Adnan Menderes Aybaba. He is the older brother of former football player and coach Samet Aybaba. His mother is from Istanbul and his father is from Osmaniye.
Adnan Aybaba participated in sailing races in Iskenderun when he was 10 years old. He came first in all of them. He went to Denmark for the European Championships and finished third. Denmark took the medal from the Princess.
He played football in İskenderunspor when he was 17-18 years old. Adnan Aybaba became champion in the Turkish Amateur Football Championship with the Beşiktaş Amateur team in 1985 and qualified for the Turkish Cup. He played for Üsküdar Anadoluspor between 1985 and 1987. Later, he played for Göztepe, one of Izmir’s well-established clubs, in the 1987-1988 season.
Television channels he worked for:
2003 – Alternative Football (Habertürk)
2004 – Telegol (Star TV)
2007 – Telegol (Kanal 1)
2008 – Tribune Fire (FOX TV)
2009 – Telegol (Kanaltürk)
2011 – And Goal (White TV)
2012 – Deep Football (White TV)
2014 – Serbest Vuruş (two)
