A commemoration ceremony was held in Partizan for Dzevad Prekazi

Partizan General Director Danko Lazovic was the first to speak at the ceremony. Lazovic thanked the participants and expressed his condolences to the family of the legendary football player. Afterwards, Galatasaray Vice President Sedat Artukoğlu made statements at the ceremony.

SEDAT ARTUKOĞLU: HE WAS ONE OF GALATASARAY'S HEROES

Galatasaray Vice President Sedat Artukoğlu stated that Dzevad Prekazi has an important place in two great football cultures. Artukoğlu said, "Dzevad Prekazi left deep traces in the history of two great football cultures. He was one of Galatasaray's most important heroes in the years when they started to dream of big European dreams. We know that this was his wish, too. That's why we brought here the jersey he wore when he played in our club."

Türkiye's Ambassador to Serbia İlhan Saygılı also expressed his condolences at the ceremony and shared his memories with Prekazi. Prekazi's former teammate Ace Trifunovic talked about the seven-year football season they spent together. Recalling the period when Partizan ended its 11-year championship drought in 1976, Trifunovic stated that Prekazi won the love of the fans, especially with the goals he scored from distance. The ceremony ended with an emotional speech by Dejan Smiljanic, Prekazi's friend for many years.

It was stated that the date and place of Dzevad Prekazi's funeral ceremony will be announced later.