TFF Rejects Fenerbahçe's Request to Postpone Gençlerbirliği Match

Quick summary

The Turkish Football Federation rejected Fenerbahçe's postponement request; the yellow-and-navy club will play away against Gençlerbirliği on 15 August, three days before their Champions League play-off first match against Lyon.

Why it matters

A critical period is beginning for Fenerbahçe supporters and football viewers: the team's two matches in three days and the Lyon series determining the squad's chances of qualifying for Europe will be closely followed. The TFF's rejection decision will also fuel discussions about the standards the federation applies to major clubs.

Key takeaways

• ›Fenerbahçe will play their away match against Gençlerbirliği on Saturday, August 15.
• ›On Tuesday evening, August 18, they will play their UEFA Champions League play-off match against Lyon at Kadıköy.
• ›Fenerbahçe Football Director Oğuz Çetin said they have been unable to qualify for the Champions League for 17 years and that the postponement request was not accepted.
• ›Recalling that the TFF has approached similar requests from major clubs differently in the past, this rejection decision carries additional weight.