Hasan Doğan

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

Hasan Doğan (15 March 1956 – 5 July 2008) was the 37th president of the Turkish Football Federation. He died of a heart attack in Bodrum, a popular tourist destination in the southwest Turkish Riviera, where he was on vacation.[1][2][3] He was incumbent for a relatively short period, beginning on 14 February 2008 and serving until his death on 5 July 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 to Euro 2008. He had two children, Zeynep and Selim.[4] The enthusiasm with which Hasan Doğan celebrated after Turkey's goals in the Euro 2008 cup, hugging his wife, has gained broad public sympathy.

References

  1. "Futbol Federasyonu Başkanı Hasan Doğan kalp krizinden öldü" (in Turkish). July 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
  2. "Federasyon Başkanı Doğan hayatını kaybetti" (in Turkish). hurriyet.com.tr. July 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
  3. "Turkey mourns death of Hasan Doğan". uefa.com. July 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
  4. "Ve Başkan Hasan Doğan!" (in Turkish). ajansspor.com. February 14, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
Honorary titles
Preceded by
Haluk Ulusoy
President of the Turkish Football Federation
14 February 2008 – 5 July 2008
Succeeded by
Mahmut Özgener
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