Okan Buruk’s Threatening Footage of the Referee Emerges

In the 82nd minute of the match where Galatasaray drew 3-3 with Kasımpaşa in the 7th week of the Trendyol Super Lig, footage emerged of Galatasaray’s head coach Okan Buruk threatening the referee after Kasımpaşa was awarded a penalty. Following the VAR decision, it was seen that Okan Buruk told the fourth official, “The referee who awarded this penalty can never officiate here again.” In the match, Galatasaray took a 3-0 lead at home but ended up drawing 3-3 with Kasımpaşa. Despite conceding 3 goals, the visitors managed to leave Rams Park with a point thanks to Nuno Da Costa’s goal in the 90+5 minute.

What Happened?

In the 82nd minute of the match that ended 3-3, Kasımpaşa won a penalty. During a corner taken by Hajradinovic from the right, Fall’s header hit Jakobs’ arm at the back post. Kasımpaşa players strongly protested, while VAR referee Ali Şansalan called the referee Oğuzhan Çakır to the monitor. After reviewing the VAR, Çakır determined that Jakobs handled the ball and pointed to the penalty spot.

Galatasaray’s head coach Okan Buruk’s threatening footage of the referee emerged after the penalty awarded to Kasımpaşa. Following the VAR decision, Okan Buruk’s words to the fourth official Ozan Ergün, “The referee who awarded this penalty can never officiate here again,” were captured on screen, sparking controversy.

The moments were captured on camera as follows:

In the 83rd minute, Haris Hajradinovic from Kasımpaşa converted the penalty to make the score 3-2, while Nuno Da Costa equalized for Kasımpaşa in the 90+5 minute. Whether the Turkish Football Federation will impose a sanction regarding Okan Buruk’s comments has become a topic of debate.

All eyes are on the Professional Football Discipline Committee (PFDK) referrals, which are expected to be announced on Tuesday.