Bedirhan Durak, chairman of Adana Demirspor, resigned from his position after the team walked off the pitch during a Super Lig match against Galatasaray. This unprecedented protest came after they were losing due to a controversial penalty awarded to Galatasaray. Officials cited dissatisfaction with Turkey's refereeing system as the reason for their actions. Following these events, Fenerbahce vice-president Acun Ilıcalı urged the use of top international referees for upcoming matches, advocating for improvements in officiating standards within the Turkish league.
I now sadly see that we have reached a deadlock. For the sake of my club, my family, my loved ones, and my health, I hereby announce my resignation from the presidency.
The decision to walk off was taken to protest against Turkey's referees committee and football federation, several club officials said.
We definitely hope that there will be a foreign referee in the derby, but the federation will decide ... Our federation has such power.
I am calling out to Galatasaray Club on behalf of Fenerbahçe Club: Let them apply on this issue, let us apply as well.
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