Fenerbahce to vote on Super Lig withdrawal threat
In March, Fenerbahce said it would consider withdrawing from the league after its players were attacked by Trabzonspor fans during a match.
Published : Apr 01, 2024 19:35 IST , Bengaluru - 1 MIN READ
FILE PHOTO: Trabzonspor fans invade the pitch and clash with Fenerbahce players and security staff after the match on March 17. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Fenerbahce is set to vote on whether it will go through with its threat of withdrawing from the Super Lig on Tuesday, with the Turkish top-flight club’s future hanging in the balance.
In March, Fenerbahce said it would consider withdrawing from the league after its players were attacked by Trabzonspor fans during a match.
Trabzonspor supporters stormed the pitch and brawled with security forces and Fenerbahce players after its team lost 3-2, the latest in a number of incidents that have dogged the Turkish league this season.
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Fenerbahce will hold an Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting on Tuesday, at which its members will vote on a motion to withdraw the club from the league.
Fenerbahce, who won its 19th league title in 2014, is second in the standings after 30 games - two points behind Galatasaray. It is due to host Adana Demirspor on Wednesday.