Last updated on .From the section European FootballThe match at Al-Awwal Stadium was called off after the scheduled kick-off timeThe Turkish Super Cup final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce in Saudi Arabia was postponed because of a disagreement between the clubs and the host nation's authorities. The Turkish Football Federation and the clubs blamed "problems in organising" the match after authorities refused banners referring to the revered father of modern Turkey Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Senior officials at Galatasaray and Fenerbahce held a meeting with Turkish Football Federation (TFF) president Mehmet Buyukeksi before the decision was announced. "We express our gratitude to the football federation of the host country and the relevant institutions for their efforts in organising the Super Cup so far." Turkish Super Lig clubs Samsunspor and Besiktas called for the match to be played at their stadiums.

Source: Express December 30, 2023 08:45 UTC