Sports commentator Ahmet Çakar gave a statement to prosecutors following a criminal complaint filed by Galatasaray Spor Kulübü. As reported by Hürriyet Spor, the club had filed a complaint on 6 August against eight individuals, including Çakar, citing hate speech and content that could disrupt public order. Çakar left the Istanbul Justice Palace after giving his statement and made remarks to the press.
League leaders Galatasaray have collected seven points from three Süper Lig games, scoring nine goals and conceding four. This position, visible on our standings page, provides a solid foundation ahead of their next home fixture against Rizespor on 6 December.
How did Ahmet Çakar respond to the allegations?
Ahmet Çakar firmly denied all allegations against him. He stated he did not accept the accusations of misleading the public mentioned in Galatasaray's complaint, claiming such content was not present in his social media posts. Çakar argued the topics were already widely discussed on social media. He also rejected claims that his statements incited hatred or enmity.
The commentator referenced companies like Merit King, Maydanoz Döner, and Başkent İnşaat during his statement, alleging they had no sponsorship ties with Galatasaray. He claimed the chairman of Başkent İnşaat was currently detained in relation to organized crime investigations. Çakar reiterated that these subjects were part of judicial probes.
What was the basis of Galatasaray's complaint?
Galatasaray filed a criminal complaint with the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office on 6 August against eight people, including Ahmet Çakar. The club stated the complaint concerned hate speech and content potentially disruptive to public order. This initiated a prosecutor's investigation, leading to Çakar's statement at the Istanbul Justice Palace in Çağlayan.
Regarding the process, Çakar said, "Utansması gereken ben değilim, geldim aslan gibi ifademi verdim. Utanması gereken o Dursun Özbek ve avaneleridir." He added that no conversation occurred between himself and club president Dursun Özbek regarding the phrase 'Sakın ha'. Çakar described Özbek as a person causing problems for Galatasaray and expressed no remorse.
Why did Ahmet Çakar question Galatasaray?
Speaking to reporters after his prosecutor's statement, Ahmet Çakar criticized Galatasaray for filing a complaint against him. The commentator pointed to the club's frequent appearance in judicial investigations, posing a question. Çakar said, "Benim hakkımda bu tarz şikayetlerde bulunan Galatasaray gibi büyük ve köklü bir spor kulübünün adının çok sayıda adli soruşturmada geçmesinden de şikayetçiler mi bunu çok merak ediyorum."
The subjects Çakar alluded to included black market tickets, the illegal betting company Merit King, and allegations concerning the mentioned firms. He added he would continue to give statements daily if required. He claimed his remarks were based on comments about a match between Gornik Zabrze and Fenerbahçe.
The team's current squad details and performance stats show a confident on-picture at the start of the season amidst these off-field events. Galatasaray will host Rizespor at Nef Stadium on 6 December 2026 to maintain their league position.
