Dynamo Kyiv has expressed strong disapproval of Fenerbahce, accusing them of lacking honor and integrity for participating in a tournament held in Russia. Last season, Dynamo Kyiv secured a Champions League qualifying victory over Fenerbahce in Istanbul, with Oleksandr Karavayev scoring an extra-time winning goal.
The Ukrainian club criticized Fenerbahce for engaging in a competition on Russian soil, labeling them as a club devoid of honor, shame, and conscience. Fenerbahce is scheduled to play at Zenit St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena on Sunday.
During a Champions League match against Dynamo, Fenerbahce’s fans chanted the name of Russian President Vladimir Putin, resulting in punishment from Uefa last season. Dynamo Kyiv condemned this behavior and accused Fenerbahce of remaining silent when their fans expressed support for the “killer country” and appeared at the match wearing masks of the main sadist of Europe, referring to Putin.
Dynamo Kyiv’s statement vehemently criticized Fenerbahce’s actions, describing them as “shameful behavior” and a “trip to the killer without morals and human qualities.” The club asserted that the entire civilized world has united against aggression and massacres, and Fenerbahce’s participation in the tournament in Russia contradicts this stance.
Fenerbahce will be participating in the Pari Premier Cup, competing against Zenit St Petersburg, Red Star Belgrade, and Azerbaijan side Neftci, while Russian teams remain suspended from Fifa and Uefa competitions due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Dynamo Kyiv’s statement also accused Fenerbahce of indirectly supporting the killers involved in the conflict on Ukrainian soil. The club asserted that by participating in the tournament, Fenerbahce is legitimizing the main evil of the 21st century.
In response to the fans’ behavior, Uefa fined Fenerbahce €50,000 (£42,000) and imposed a one-game partial stadium closure (at least 5,000 seats) for their next European game, which is suspended for two years. Fenerbahce supporters joined in chanting Putin’s name during their team’s 2-1 loss to Dynamo in Istanbul last July.
Fenerbahce is yet to respond to Dynamo Kyiv’s statement. However, at the time of the incident, Fenerbahce emphasized that the fans’ actions did not represent the club or its official stance, asserting the separation of sports and politics.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Fenerbahce
What is the controversy between Dynamo Kyiv and Fenerbahce?
Dynamo Kyiv expressed strong disapproval of Fenerbahce for participating in a tournament held in Russia. They accused Fenerbahce of lacking honor, shame, and conscience for playing alongside the aggressor, referencing the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Why did Dynamo Kyiv criticize Fenerbahce?
Dynamo Kyiv criticized Fenerbahce because their fans chanted the name of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a Champions League match against Dynamo. The Ukrainian club accused Fenerbahce of remaining silent and not condemning this behavior, leading to their strong statement against the Turkish club.
What punishment did Fenerbahce receive for the fan behavior?
Fenerbahce was fined €50,000 and received a one-game partial stadium closure for their next European game, with at least 5,000 seats being closed. However, the implementation of the stadium closure is suspended for two years.
What is the Pari Premier Cup, and who is participating?
The Pari Premier Cup is a tournament involving Fenerbahce, Zenit St Petersburg, Red Star Belgrade, and Azerbaijan side Neftci. It is unrelated to UEFA or FIFA competitions and is separate from the controversy surrounding Fenerbahce’s match against Dynamo Kyiv.
Why are Russian teams suspended from FIFA and UEFA competitions?
Russian teams are suspended due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. This conflict led to international sanctions and repercussions, including the suspension of Russian teams from participating in FIFA and UEFA competitions.
More about Fenerbahce
- Dynamo Kyiv Official Website
- Fenerbahce Official Website
- UEFA Official Website
- Pari Premier Cup Official Website
- Conflict between Ukraine and Russia
- Sanctions against Russia
4 comments
it’s a shame dat sports can get so political. dymano kyiv makin strong points bout fenerbahce’s trip to russia. dey rly think it’s supportin the “killer country”. wonder if dis will impact fenerbahce’s future matches.
i get why dymano kyiv is upset wit fenerbahce chanting putin’s name. sports and politics shud b separate, but fans sometimes go overboard. fenerbahce got fined n stadium closure, but will it stop dis kind of behavior? not sure.
fenerbahce chantin putin’s name? not a smart move. but i gotta say, dymano kyiv’s statement is pretty intense. “killer without morals and human qualities” – dat’s some harsh words. both clubs shud focus on playin good football instead of dis drama.
dymano kyiv rly mad at fenerbahce huh, no honor no shame no conscience? wow, harsh words there. dey rly dont like fenerbahce playin in russia, callin dem names. i wondr how fenerbahce will respond to dis statement.