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Turkish Referees' Betting Scandal: 371 Implicated, Disciplinary Action Ahead

10/27/2025

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The Turkish Football Federation disclosed a betting scandal among referees in Turkish professional leagues, with 371 of 571 active referees having betting accounts and 152 actively placing bets.
Seven top-tier referees and 15 assistant referees are implicated, with one referee reportedly betting on 18,227 matches.
The Turkish Football Federation will initiate disciplinary actions against those involved, with suspensions ranging from three months to one year.

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The Turkish Football Federation disclosed a betting scandal among referees in Turkish professional leagues, with 371 of 571 active referees having betting accounts and 152 actively placing bets.
Seven top-tier referees and 15 assistant referees are implicated, with one referee reportedly betting on 18,227 matches.
The Turkish Football Federation will initiate disciplinary actions against those involved, with suspensions ranging from three months to one year.