Galatasaray celebrated its 121st anniversary

Galatasaray celebrated the 121st anniversary of its foundation with a ceremony. First of all, the founder and number 1 member of the yellow-red team, Ali Sami Yen, was commemorated at his grave in Feriköy Cemetery. Then, a wreath was laid at the Taksim Atatürk Monument. The last part of the events was held at Galatasaray High School. At the ceremony held in Tevfik Fikret Hall, a slide video explaining the 121-year history of Galatasaray was first shown. After the opening, Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek made a speech.

Dursun Özbek: "The dream of a few Galatasaray young people 121 years ago is the common pride of millions today."

Stating that the dream established by Ali Sami Yen and his friends is the common pride of millions today and that they will pass this legacy on to future generations in the best possible way, Dursun Özbek said, "Today, we are experiencing the happiness and pride of celebrating the 121st anniversary of Galatasaray, in the place where our club was born. A very deep history of ours has just passed before our eyes. This prepared video should be watched many times. I came from Galatasaray, and it is my duty to serve Galatasaray." As an experienced person, I understand very well what we serve and what we are. 121 years full of success, legends and trophies. 121 years ago, Ali Sami Yen and his friends came out of this world and pursued a great dream: to beat non-Turkish teams. Galatasaray, which was founded with this goal, has turned into a great community that brings together millions of people around the same colors, the same values and the same love. And I commemorate all Galatasaray fans who have passed away with love, respect and mercy. What makes Galatasaray great is not just the cups and championships it has won, but Galatasaray is a unique institution with its culture, knowledge, conscience, stance, traditions and a strong sense of belonging passed down from generation to generation. Our duty is to protect these values entrusted to us, to make Galatasaray stronger in every field, and to make it better than it is today for the next generations. "Our goal in the field is at the highest level. While doing all this, we will never forget Galatasaray's nurturing identity. The dream established by a few young people from Galatasaray is the common pride of millions today. Names, generations and the world will continue to live unchanged. I congratulate Galatasaray on its 121st anniversary and wish it many successes."

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