“I think it’s important to emphasize that I respect everyone regardless of religion, background or preference”, the Turkish midfielder says. “I think everyone is free to do what they want or feel. good for the importance of this action, but my religious beliefs don’t make me feel the right person to support it, so I don’t feel comfortable wearing this captain’s armband.”
Kökcu says he can imagine that some people are disappointed about this. ,,That is absolutely not my intention, although I realize that I may not immediately be able to take away that feeling with these words. But I hope that my religious choice will also be respected.”
Feyenoord will play against AZ in Alkmaar at 4.45 pm.