The controversy surrounding the match stems from the fact that Buruk was allowed to express his grievances on live television via the commentator of beIN Sports. This move has sparked outrage from Fenerbahçe and Besiktas, who have both filed official complaints against beIN Sports. Besiktas has taken it a step further by filing a formal complaint with the Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office, starting a historic and concrete legal process in the Turkish sports sector.
The incident has raised questions about the impartiality of beIN Sports, with Besiktas stating that the broadcaster has consistently shown a lack of neutrality in its coverage of Turkish football. Fenerbahçe has also expressed its discontent, calling for a public explanation from beIN Sports management and threatening to end its relationship with the broadcaster if no explanation is provided.
The situation remains uncertain, with Besiktas's legal action against beIN Sports set to unfold in the coming days.