Terim used this statement to emphasize a perceived gap in experience, history, and achievement between himself (and Galatasaray) and his contemporaries:
The phrase (We are not even rivals with most of those mentioned) is a famous quote by Turkish football manager Fatih Terim . Fatih Terim Biz Adi Gecenlerin Coguyla Rakip Bile Degiliz
: The quote came at the end of a highly competitive season where Galatasaray overcame significant point deficits to win the title. Terim used this statement to emphasize a perceived
: He highlighted that they did not share similar levels of success. Fatih Terim Biz Adi Gecenlerin Coguyla Rakip Bile Degiliz