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Erman Toroğlu resigns from Sözcü TV and newspaper on live broadcast
Former referee and sports commentator Erman Toroğlu announced his resignation live from Sözcü TV and Sözcü newspaper in Turkey.
He made the announcement while appearing on a Sözcü TV sports programme streamed on YouTube.
Toroğlu said he had joined the group to work on television after first writing for its newspaper.
He said he was uncomfortable with recent developments and some practices at the media group, but did not give further detail about the practices.
He said his work was sports, not politics, and described the outlet as a news channel.
Toroğlu said he had watched events for about a month before deciding to leave, and suggested his departure might help 10 to 15 other workers keep their jobs.
He said he would go his own way, and the sources do not describe any next role.
Erman Toroğlu announced live that he was leaving his roles at Sözcü TV and Sözcü newspaper.
He said he was unhappy with developments and some practices at the media group.
Toroğlu said he had watched events for about a month and made his final decision that afternoon.
He said his work was in sports, not politics, and that he could not accept some measures.
He suggested his departure might help 10 to 15 other people keep their jobs.
- Who
- Erman Toroğlu, a former referee and sports commentator.
- What
- He announced that he was leaving his roles at Sözcü TV and Sözcü newspaper.
- When
- He made the announcement on a live broadcast; the article was published on October 31, 2026.
- Where
- On a YouTube live broadcast during Sözcü TV's Maç Varsa Erman Hoca Var program.
- Why
- He said he was unhappy with developments and practices at the media group, including the television channel's approach.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Toroğlu said he had been watching developments at the group.
Toroğlu said he made his final decision to leave.
He announced his departure live during the Maç Varsa Erman Hoca Var program.
- Roles
- Sözcü TV and Sözcü newspaper
- Program
- Maç Varsa Erman Hoca Var
- Live platform
- YouTube
- Decision period
- About one month of watching developments
- Potential jobs affected
- 10-15 people
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What people are saying
I am leaving Sözcü Media Group's newspaper and television as of now.
My work is sports.
I cannot accept some measures.
Perhaps with my departure they can save the jobs of 10-15 people.