Hasan Doğan

For the politician, see Hasan Doğan (politician).
Hasan Doğan
Born March 15, 1956(1956-03-15)
Abana, Turkey
Died July 5, 2008(2008-07-05) (aged 52)
Bodrum, Turkey
Nationality Turkish
Known for 37th President of the Turkish Football Federation

Hasan Doğan (March 15, 1956 – July 5, 2008) was the 37th president of the Turkish Football Federation. He died of a heart attack in Bodrum, a popular tourist destination in southwest Turkish Riviera, where he was on vacation.[1][2][3] He was incumbent for a relatively short period, beginning on February 14, 2008 until his death on July 5, 2008.

During his presidency, the Turkish national football team qualified for the semi-finals at UEFA Euro 2008, held in Austria and Switzerland.

Personal

He was married to Aysel Doğan, who accompanied him whilst Euro 2008. He had two children, Zeynep and Selim.[4] The way Hasan Doğan cheered up after Turkey's goals in the Euro 2008 cup by hugging his wife has gained broad public sympathy.

References

  1. ^ "Futbol Federasyonu Başkanı Hasan Doğan kalp krizinden öldü". July 5, 2008. http://www.milliyet.com.tr/default.aspx?aType=SonDakika&Kategori=turkiye&ArticleID=890258&Date=05.07.2008&ver=96. Retrieved 2008-07-05. (Turkish)
  2. ^ "Federasyon Başkanı Doğan hayatını kaybetti". hurriyet.com.tr. July 5, 2008. http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/9365088.asp?gid=229&sz=26651. Retrieved 2008-07-05. (Turkish)
  3. ^ "Turkey mourns death of Hasan Doğan". uefa.com. July 5, 2008. http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/news/kind=2/newsid=730566.html. Retrieved 2008-07-05. (English)
  4. ^ "Ve Başkan Hasan Doğan!". ajansspor.com. February 14, 2008. http://www.ajansspor.com/futbol/federasyon/h/20080214/VE_BAsKAN_HASAN_DOgAN.html. Retrieved 2008-07-05. (Turkish)
Honorary titles
Preceded by
Haluk Ulusoy		 President of the Turkish Football Federation
February 14, 2008 – July 5, 2008		 Succeeded by
Mahmut Özgener

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