Tümer Metin Apologizes to İrfan Can Kahveci

Football commentator Tümer Metin had earlier gotten into a "who is the better player" debate with İrfan Can Kahveci. Metin stated that he finished his career with 103 goals, and he had called on the Fenerbahçe player to place a bet if he surpassed that number.

After Kahveci scored two goals in the away match against Çorum FK, social media users tagged Metin. Answering a question in an interview, Metin used a profane expression and made remarks on the matter.

Speaking on Tivibu Spor, Metin apologized to Kahveci and his family for the expressions he used. Metin said there was nothing bad in what he had said, but that it did not fit within the framework of respect.

Metin noted that an apology is normally conveyed personally by phone, but that he had not done so this time, and he expressed his apology publicly.

Metin also apologized for drawing Kahveci into this issue at a time when Kahveci was finding his full rhythm.

Source: Yeni Safak Spor

Correction (13.11.2026): Discussions were continuing because Kahveci had not been selected for the national team. removed.