Metin Oktay, nicknamed the Uncrowned King, the unforgettable legend of Turkish football and Galatasaray, was commemorated at his grave in Topkapı Kozlu Cemetery on the 32nd anniversary of his death. Galatasaray 2nd President Metin Öztürk, board member İsmail Sarıkaya, chairman of the council board Aykutalp Derkan, Sportif A.Ş. attended the commemoration ceremony. Board Member and 1905 Galatasaray Managers and Businessmen Association President İbrahim Hatipoğlu, Metin Oktay’s nephew Mualla Erşan and his loved ones attended.
Making a statement after the ceremony, Metin Öztürk stated that Metin Oktay’s name will be given to the facilities built in Kemerburgaz. Ozturk, “We are here on the 32nd anniversary of the death of our captain, our uncrowned king, Metin Oktay. Every commemoration is a sadness and sadness. We experience sadness, sadness and pride together. Our managers and athletes have made great contributions to Galatasaray’s success since 1905. However, there is one that is unique. He is Metin Oktay. I was born in 1961. He was transferred to Palermo at that time. All Galatasaray fans were named after their fathers, Metin.” he said.
“Hopefully, WHILE NEW TEXT OKTAYS ARE RAISED IN KEMERBURGAZ, THEIR MEMORIES WILL BE REVIVED”
Metin Öztürk stated that Galatasaray is a club that shows a sense of loyalty and said, “Metin Oktay, the symbol of Galatasaray, is completely different for us. Its name is given to our facilities in Florya. For a long time, Galatasaray won championships there and trained athletes from its infrastructure. These facilities are being moved to Kemerburgaz. Most likely, we will move the A team there in January. Its name will be Metin Oktay. Even though 32 years have passed, Metin Oktay’s greatness and memories are still in the corridors of Galatasaray. Hopefully, as the new Metin Oktays grow up in Kemerburgaz, their memories will come alive and they will continue to contribute to Turkish football.” he said.
“LET OUR FANS PREPARE, PREPARE THEIR FLAGS”
President Dursun Özbek and Sportif A.Ş. Noting that Deputy Chairman Erden Timur continues to work for the football team, Öztürk said, “You see the transfers made. Apart from us, we have 19 other important rivals in the Turkish League. Star transfers definitely take you forward and excite the fans. However, you can achieve results with the power of the fans, the selection of the technical staff and the playing of the star football player. Our goal, like the other 19 teams, is the championship. We think we are one step ahead of everyone else and closer to the championship. Let our fans prepare, prepare their flags” said.
“GALATASARAY IS THE TEAM THAT MOST REPRESENTS TURKEY IN EUROPE”
Emphasizing the UEFA Champions League, Metin Öztürk stated that they do not want to be champions only in Turkey, in line with the goal set by Ali Sami Yen, and said, “We aim to advance as much as we can in Europe, to bring Galatasaray fans and the whole of Turkey to the streets, to contribute to the country’s score and to take the prestige of our country forward. This has always been Galatasaray’s mission. Galatasaray is the team that has represented Turkey the most in Europe, not only in the last few years but also since 1996. Galatasaray is the club that has appeared in the Champions League 17 times. Managers up to now have done this The players and technical staff succeeded. This task is ours until May. “We will fulfill our responsibility,” he said.
2023-09-13 09:56:00
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