Tension in the press area after the Rizespor-Trabzonspor match

Tension in the press work areas after the match between Rizespor and Trabzonspor has drawn statements from professional organizations.

The Trabzon Branch of the Turkish Sports Writers Association noted that the competitive feeling on the pitch had spilled over into professional spaces, and said it found this situation worrying.

The association stressed that press stands and post-match work areas are meant only for professional work, not for impulsive reactions. It thanked colleagues who kept their composure during the incident and helped calm the atmosphere. It also called on reporters and writers to act with mutual respect, whatever the result of the match.

The Trabzon Journalists' Society issued a similar statement, thanking colleagues who left the scene calmly so that the incident would not grow. It said there is no dispute between the press members of the two neighboring cities that cannot be resolved.

Both organizations expressed the hope that similar tensions will not happen again on sports fields or in press stands.