Adana Demirspor Chairman Resigns After Team Protests Galatasaray Match

Adana Demirspor's chairman, Bedirhan Durak, resigned following a protest during a Super Lig match against Galatasaray, where his team walked off the pitch after a controversial penalty decision. The match was abandoned after 30 minutes, with Adana trailing 1-0 due to a penalty scored by Galatasaray's Álvaro Morata. Durak cited a 'deadlock' and concerns for his health and family as reasons for his resignation, emphasizing the need for change within the club. The protest was aimed at Turkey's referees committee and football federation, with officials expressing their frustration over perceived injustices in officiating. Additionally, Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk acknowledged that the penalty awarded could have been incorrect. Fenerbahce, another rival club, publicly criticized Galatasaray for corrupting Turkish football, citing issues like irregular contracts and illegal betting advertisements as harmful to the sport's integrity.