Istanbul Başakşehir F.K. held the opening of the Mahmut Tekdemir Football Academy and Cup Square with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the opening, Erdoğan expressed that these facilities would greatly contribute to the club's infrastructure and that he believes Istanbul Başakşehir's success graph will rise. The football academy will provide top-level training opportunities for young players and lay the groundwork for the club's future success. Erdoğan highlighted that Istanbul Başakşehir has made significant contributions to Turkish football in the last ten years and inscribed its name among the giants of Turkish football by becoming the Süper Lig champion in the 2019-2020 season. He also emphasized that the club has reached the Turkish Cup final twice and successfully represented Turkey in European competitions. He noted that the facilities span a total area of 330,000 square meters and that the football academy will be a beacon of hope for young talents. Istanbul Başakşehir F.K. President Göksel Gümüşdağ also thanked all stakeholders for their contributions to this project.