Turkish Football Federation Approves President Hacıosmanoğlu's Accounts
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Turkish Football Federation's (TFF) ordinary financial general assembly approved the accounts and activities of President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu and the board for the June 1, 2025-May 31, 2026 period.
- Hacıosmanoğlu highlighted the national team's rise in FIFA rankings to 22nd and qualification for the World Cup after 24 years, also noting the women's team's progress to 49th.
- He emphasized that participation in tournaments is a new beginning, aiming for Turkey to become a permanent and strong footballing nation, supported by a record 32 sponsorships generating approximately 1.7 billion Turkish lira.
The Turkish Football Federation's (TFF) ordinary financial general assembly has officially approved the financial accounts and activities of President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu and the TFF's board for the period between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. The assembly, held in Ankara, saw 182 delegates in attendance, with Süleyman Hurma of Fatih Karagümrük elected as the chairman of the board.
In his address, TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu expressed gratitude to all stakeholders contributing to Turkish football. "Today, we are not just holding a financial general assembly. We are accounting for the great march that has brought Turkish football back to the World Cup stage and shaping future goals together," Hacıosmanoğlu stated. He proudly noted the national team's qualification for the World Cup after a 24-year absence, attributing the success to the team's spirit and character under coach Vincenzo Montella.
Hacıosmanoğlu stressed that World Cup qualification is merely a starting point, with the ultimate goal of establishing Turkey as a consistent and powerful presence in major international tournaments. He pointed to the men's national team's ascent in the FIFA rankings from 27th to 22nd during his tenure, and the women's national team's rise from 69th to 49th, also securing a World Cup playoff spot for the first time. "Our biggest goals include seeing our Women's National Team on the World Cup stage and ensuring they represent our country at the highest level," he added.
Highlighting the importance of a strong football economy for sustained success, Hacıosmanoğlu reported a significant expansion of the national team's sponsorship network. The TFF has secured 11 new partnerships, bringing the total to 32, a record in the federation's history. These collaborations have generated approximately 1.7 billion Turkish lira, underscoring a robust financial foundation for future endeavors.
Milli takımımız göreve geldiğimiz dönemde FIFA dünya sıralamasında 27. sıradayken bugün 22. sıraya yükselmiş durumdadır. Dünya Kupası'nın ardından tarihimizde ilk kez UEFA Uluslar Ligi A Ligi'nde mücadele edecek olmamız da bu büyük yükselişin önemli göstergelerinden birisidir. Aynı gelişimi kadın futbolunda da görüyoruz. A Milli Kadın Takımımız bizim dönemimizde FIFA sıralamasında 69. basamaktayken bugün 49'unculuğa yükselmiştir. Tarihimizde ilk kez Dünya Kupası play-off'larını garantileyen Kadın Milli Takımımızı tebrik ediyorum. En büyük hedeflerimizden biri de Kadın Milli Takımımızı, Dünya Kupası sahnesinde görmek ve ülkemizi en üst seviyede temsil etmesini sağlamaktır.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.