28.10.2025 14:44
The statements made by TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu regarding active referees participating in betting have caused a seismic effect in Turkish football. It has been claimed that two top-tier referees in the Süper Lig have engaged in betting. While the discussions continue, it has been suggested that the initials of the two referees alleged to have participated in betting are A.Ş. and T.D.
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After the statements of TFF President İbrahim Ethem Hacıosmanoğlu regarding "active referees betting," it was claimed that two top-tier referees from the Super League also had betting accounts.
WHO ARE THOSE REFEREES?
Turkey Football Federation President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu announced yesterday that out of 571 active referees working in professional leagues, 371 have betting accounts, and 152 are actively betting. Following this announcement, there was curiosity about "who the referees that bet are," and journalist Umut Eken made a bombshell post on his social media account. According to Umut Eken's claim, significant names among the top-tier referees working in the Super League and 1st League have been identified with betting accounts.
SHARED INITIALS
Eken revealed the initials of the two referees he reached as A.Ş. and T.D. The journalist stated in his post, "One of the referees is among those who officiated the most matches last season and this season. The other is a name that remained in the spotlight for a long time due to the decisions he made last season. Both referees' accounts were opened on a betting platform where MHK President Ferhat Gündoğdu also has an account, not on the broadcasting platforms of the 2nd and 3rd Leagues."
Eken stated that as he confirms the information he obtains, he will continue to share the initials of the referees' names and surnames after consulting with his lawyer.
Here is that post;
LOWER LEAGUE REFEREES ALSO ON THE LIST
Another referee with a betting account that came to the fore is F.A. It was claimed that F.A. has a membership on a platform that broadcasts 2nd and 3rd League matches. This development revealed that the scandal is not limited to the Super League but also involves lower league referees.
THE SYSTEM IN TURKISH FOOTBALL SHAKEN
The statements of TFF President Hacıosmanoğlu and the subsequent claims indicate that a significant cleaning process may begin in Turkish football. The federation is expected to refer all referees identified with betting accounts to the Professional Football Discipline Board (PFDK). The football public is now focused on the official list that the TFF will announce.
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