Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will officiate Monday’s Süper Lig derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.
The Turkish Soccer Federation (TFF) agreed to nominate a international referee following a request made by each golf equipment after a number of controversial choices have marred league video games this season.
The Turkish Central Referee Committee chosen the skilled Vinčić, who officiates in Slovenia‘s high flight and has been a FIFA official since 2010.
Vinčić , 44, officiated final season’s Champions League remaining between Actual Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho, who has been important of refereeing in Turkey, welcomed the choice to nominate a high international referee for Monday’s encounter in Istanbul between the highest two groups within the league.
Fenerbahce and different golf equipment in Turkey have insinuated that leaders Galatasaray are receiving beneficial calls from native referees.
The newest controversy in Turkish soccer occurred on Feb. 9 when Adana Demirspor walked off the pitch half-hour into their Tremendous Lig recreation at Galatasaray to protest to Turkey’s referees committee and soccer federation.
Galatasaray had taken a Twelfth-minute lead from the penalty spot, a call given by Turkish referee Oğuzhan Çakır was thought-about controversial.
Earlier this yr, Mourinho who joined Fenerbahce final summer time, known as for change whereas describing the atmosphere within the Turkish league as “poisonous.”
Mourinho on Thursday welcomed the appointment of a international high referee.
“I believe it is vital for the credibility, for the picture of the match,” Mourinho stated on Thursday. “If it’s a high referee, and it is a high European referee, I’m proud of that as a result of I like to win like all people else however I’m an individual that wants honest play.
“Generally it does not appear to be it however I’m. After all we wish to win, in fact our opponent desires to win however hopefully it will likely be a giant soccer match.”
Fenerbahce are second within the league, six factors adrift of Galatasaray, who host Monday’s recreation.
