The Turkish Super Cup final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce has been canceled at the last minute, with both teams reportedly refusing to take the field. The match, scheduled to be held at the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh, was called off after a dispute arose over the ban on Ataturk banners and t-shirts.

According to reports, players from both teams opted to stay in their hotels, leading to the abrupt cancellation. The ban on certain symbols and attire seems to have been a point of contention with the Saudi Arabian hosts. The Turkish Football Federation, along with both clubs, released a joint statement expressing gratitude for the host country’s efforts but citing disruptions in the organization as the reason for the postponement. The rescheduled date for the 2023 Super Cup final is yet to be announced.

This development follows the recent postponement of all Turkish matches earlier this month, prompted by an incident where a referee was punched by a club president after a Super Lig clash.

The Turkish Super Cup being played in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia featuring Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce was cancelled at the last minute.

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Galatasaray performance and stats

Galatasaray is currently 2nd in the Super Lig with 44 points.

In the last 17 games, it has won 14 times, drawn twice, and lost once. In its last match, Galatasaray drawn 0-0 against Fenerbahçe.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 32 goals and conceding 9.​

Fenerbahçe performance and stats

Fenerbahçe is currently 1st in the Super Lig with 44 points.

In the last 17 games, it has won 14 times, drawn twice, and lost once. In its last match, Fenerbahçe drawn 0-0 against Galatasaray.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 44 goals and conceding 14.​

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