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Turkish Football Faces Insider Betting Scandal and Arrests

11/20/2025

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The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) faces an insider-betting investigation in its soccer leagues, with potential expansion to coaches, commentators, and club chairmen, and it acknowledges a moral crisis in the sport.
Earlier this month the TFF suspended 149 referees and assistants after discovering they were betting on games.
Eight individuals, including a club chairman, were arrested.
1,024 players were banned.
Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek said further operations are planned.

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Story summary

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) faces an insider-betting investigation in its soccer leagues, with potential expansion to coaches, commentators, and club chairmen, and it acknowledges a moral crisis in the sport.
Earlier this month the TFF suspended 149 referees and assistants after discovering they were betting on games.
Eight individuals, including a club chairman, were arrested.
1,024 players were banned.
Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek said further operations are planned.