According to the statement made by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, the suspect regarding the incident that took place during the match at Eryaman Stadium was Ş.A. An investigation was launched against him for the crimes of "Law on Preventing Violence and Disorder in Sports" and "depriving a child of his freedom". In this context, the teams examined the images shared on social media and determined that the police officer on duty took the little child in his arms and took him to a safe area and that there was no physical contact with the child.
Ş.A., who was determined to have reacted to the child, was detained by police teams.
Suspect Ş.A. The criminal judgeship of peace, to which he was brought upon the request of the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, decided to apply the judicial control provisions regarding him not leaving the house during the investigation.
Ankara Police Chief Maksut Yüksek made an investigation
On the other hand, according to the statement made by Ankara Police Department, Ankara Provincial Police Chief Maksut Yüksek examined the security measures taken within the scope of the Gençlerbirliği-Fenerbahçe Super League match played at Eryaman Stadium.
Yüksek, who inspected the work carried out in the stadium and its surroundings before the match, received information about the measures taken and assignments.
While the teams were on duty throughout the entire process, from the fans' entry into the stadium to their safe departure from the area after the match, the necessary security measures were implemented in and around the stadium.
Statement from Minister Bak
Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak made a statement regarding the removal of the jersey of a Fenerbahçe child in the match played between Gençlerbirliği and Fenerbahçe in the first week of the Trendyol Super League.
In his statement on his NSosyal account, Minister Bak said, "If anyone succumbs to his anger to the point of reaching out to a child's excitement, uniform, and belonging, there is also the will to stand against him. No uniform, no color, no competition is more valuable than our child's heart." He included his statements.
A suspect was detained within the scope of the investigation regarding the little boy's jersey being removed during the Gençlerbirliği-Fenerbahçe match. It was decided to apply judicial control provisions regarding the suspect not to leave the house during the investigation.
“The images saddened us deeply”
In the statement made by the representative of the capital, "Gençlerbirliği Sports Club, a century-old plane tree as old as the Republic, has a unique position in Turkish football with its 103-year history, the 'intelligent, agile and moral' athletes it trains, its hospitable audience and its loyal fans. Our club, which has achieved many sporting successes over the years, is an important sports school and a sports school that can be exemplary. During the match, one of our children had to take off his Fenerbahçe jersey. We are deeply saddened by the images in question. This disrespect has been done not only to a little Fenerbahçe fan, but to the 103-year-old history of Gençlerbirliği. This incident is clearly unacceptable, especially if it is a young child. For us, we condemn this isolated incident. "We share the sadness experienced by our little Fenerbahçe child and his family. We emphasize that we stand by the right of every spectator to feel safe in the stands and their love of football. We would like to inform the public that we will follow this sad event and that we want to host our little child in our facilities as soon as possible, wearing the jersey of his favorite team." It was said.
“We will host our little fans with the warmth of the Fenerbahçe family”
The following statements were used in the statement of the yellow-dark blue club:
"Our little fan Göktuğ Alımcı and his father Selami Alımcı, who were reacted in the stands for wearing a Fenerbahçe jersey during the Gençlerbirliği match we played yesterday, have been contacted by the board members of our club. We will host Göktuğ and his family in the Olimpik Lyon match we will play on Tuesday, and welcome our little fan with the warmth of the Fenerbahçe family. We would like to thank the police members who intervened in the situation with their prudent and constructive approach during the incident and were with Göktuğ and his family." We also thank them. We find it unacceptable that a child faces reaction just because he carries the jersey of the team he loves; we strongly condemn this behavior, which is in no way compatible with the unifying spirit of sports and the understanding of true fandom. The love of children for their teams, their excitement and loyalty to their colors should be respected under all circumstances. It is our responsibility to protect a sports culture where children can experience the joy of football freely and with the colors of their favorite team in the stands.
“We will never allow hooliganism in the stands and will always protect the peace of our children.”
Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi made a statement on his NSosyal account regarding the incident in which a young child was made to take off his jersey during the Gençlerbirliği-Fenerbahçe match.
"Police is our life partner to whom we entrust our lives and loved ones." Minister Çiftçi stated the following:
"The stands are not places where our children will be afraid, but where they will experience the joy of sports. I would like to wholeheartedly thank our sensitive police who protected our little child, who was targeted because of his Fenerbahçe jersey, during the Gençlerbirliği match, by embracing him with compassion and ending the tension with common sense. Turkish police are the shelter of the innocent, the conscience of our nation and the guarantee of peace. We will never allow hooliganism in the stands, we will always protect the peace of our children. We kiss our innocent child's eyes, and are self-sacrificing." “I wish our police and our entire police force success in their duties.”
