Galatasaray vice-president Metin Öztürk resigns over board row
In brief
Galatasaray second president Metin Öztürk stepped down from all of his roles at the Turkish club and its affiliated companies on 1 November 2026, saying he was physically attacked and that his late mother was insulted during a board meeting on 27 October.
Metin Öztürk, the second president (effectively vice-president) of Süper Lig leaders Galatasaray, announced his resignation in a written statement on social media on 1 November 2026. Öztürk gave up his seat on the Galatasaray board as well as his board memberships at the club's affiliated companies. He pointed to a board meeting held on 27 October, where, by his account, he was physically attacked and his late mother was insulted.
The resignation was reported by leading Turkish outlets including Hürriyet, Sabah, Sporx and Habertürk, while Sözcü reported that Öztürk's mother had been sworn at. His full statement read:
“I cannot accept the act at our board meeting of 27 October, which turned into a physical assault and an insult to my late mother; neither my Galatasaray upbringing nor the upbringing I received from my mother and father allows it. As of today, I resign from my memberships of the Galatasaray board and of the boards of affiliated companies. Respectfully.”
Why did Metin Öztürk resign?
Metin Öztürk linked his resignation directly to the events of the 27 October board meeting. According to his own account, a dispute in the meeting escalated into a physical assault and an insult directed at his late mother, which he said went against both his values as a Galatasaray member and the values instilled by his parents. His statement does not name anyone involved or describe exactly what happened, and the reports carrying the news include no comment from the other party.
At the time the reports were published, Galatasaray had not issued an official statement on the resignation or the 27 October meeting. For now, the incident is known only through Öztürk's version of events; neither the club nor other board members have publicly commented.
Timeline of events
- 27 October 2026 — The Galatasaray board meets. According to Metin Öztürk, he is physically attacked and his late mother is insulted during the meeting.
- 1 November 2026 — Öztürk announces on social media that he is resigning from the board and from the boards of the club's affiliated companies.
- 1 November 2026 — No official statement from the club at the time the news is reported.
Who is Metin Öztürk?
Metin Öztürk is a long-standing figure in Galatasaray's administration. He previously stood as a candidate in the club's presidential election and later took on the role of second president on the board led by president Dursun Özbek. His departure leaves a gap at the top of the club's leadership in a busy part of the season.
How are Galatasaray doing on the pitch?
The resignation comes while Galatasaray are flying on the pitch. According to ScoreLab data, the Istanbul giants have won 8 of their 10 Süper Lig matches in 2026/27 and top the table with 25 points. They beat arch-rivals Fenerbahçe 2-1 on 26 October, the day before the board meeting, and won 4-0 away at Konyaspor on 30 October.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Süper Lig position | 1st |
| Points | 25 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 8 / 1 / 1 |
| Goals scored / conceded | 23 / 12 |
| Champions League (3 games) | 3 points, 23rd |
Source: ScoreLab data (as of 1 November 2026)
What happens next?
It is not yet clear whether the Galatasaray board will reshuffle roles to fill the vacant second president position, or whether the club will comment on the 27 October meeting. On the pitch, a busy week lies ahead: Galatasaray host Stuttgart in the Champions League on 3 November 2026 and Amed Sportif in the Süper Lig on 7 November 2026. ScoreLab will update this story as it develops.
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Frequently asked questions
Why did Metin Öztürk resign from Galatasaray?
Metin Öztürk said he was physically attacked and his late mother was insulted during a Galatasaray board meeting on 27 October 2026, and resigned in response.
Which roles did Metin Öztürk give up?
He resigned as Galatasaray's second president and board member, and from his board seats at the club's affiliated companies.
Have Galatasaray commented on the resignation?
As of 1 November 2026, when the news broke, Galatasaray had not issued an official statement on the resignation or the 27 October meeting.
Where are Galatasaray in the Süper Lig table?
According to ScoreLab data, Galatasaray top the 2026/27 Süper Lig with 25 points from 10 matches.
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