08.01.2026 21:22
The Turkish Football Federation Professional Football Discipline Board imposed bans ranging from 2 to 12 months on 489 individuals, including referees, observers, and players, as part of a betting investigation.
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) Professional Football Discipline Board (PFDK) has imposed bans ranging from 2 to 12 months on 489 individuals as part of a betting investigation.
PENALTIES RANGING FROM 2 TO 12 MONTHS FOR 489 PEOPLE
In a statement from the TFF, it was noted that a total of 489 individuals, including upper-class observers, class observers, match representatives, referees who have served under the TFF in the last 5 years, regional referees, regional assistant referees, regional observers, and 2 football players currently under administrative review, have been subjected to bans ranging from 2 to 12 months due to betting activities.
The board decided that there was no basis for penalties for 14 individuals, while it was reported that the investigation and administrative measures would continue for 6 individuals. It was also noted that the administrative measures for two individuals were lifted, and the trial would continue without precautionary measures.