29.10.2025 14:35
After the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) referred 152 referees to the Disciplinary Committee (PFDK) on the grounds of "betting," the scandal is escalating. Zorbay Küçük, whose name is on the list, has officiated many international matches and has served in Europe as a FIFA-licensed referee. Following the scandal, it has been reported that UEFA and FIFA are in constant contact with the TFF, and UEFA is also planning to initiate an independent disciplinary investigation.
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After the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) referred 152 referees to the PFDK on the grounds of "betting," the scandal is escalating. Among those referred is top-class referee Zorbay Küçük, and it is claimed that the incident has reached an international dimension.
According to journalist Ersin Düzen's report, MHK President Ferhat Gündoğdu informed UEFA Referee Committee Chairman Roberto Rosetti about the matter immediately after TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu's press conference.
LEARNED ABOUT THE MATCH ASSIGNMENT FROM EMAIL
It has been learned that Zorbay Küçük was supposed to officiate in UEFA organizations under normal circumstances. However, it was stated that the referee learned that his assignment had been revoked via an email from UEFA. According to sources, when Küçük questioned the situation, he realized that his name had started to come up due to the "betting investigation."
"I DID NOT BET" DEFENSE
Küçük reportedly defended himself by saying, "I did not bet," to those close to him, but it was claimed that he mentioned two bets of 20 lira each placed on the Argentine League from his account. The referee also used the expression, "I don't know who sent it," regarding the money sent to his account.
UEFA AND FIFA IN CONTACT
Zorbay Küçük has officiated many international matches and has served in Europe as a FIFA-licensed referee. Following the scandal, it was reported that UEFA and FIFA are in constant contact with the TFF, and UEFA is also planning to initiate an independent disciplinary investigation.
SHOCK EFFECT IN THE FOOTBALL COMMUNITY
Due to the betting scandal, the refereeing system in Turkey is undergoing a major upheaval, and the incident being elevated to UEFA level has led to comments that it could "turn into an international crisis." A formal statement from UEFA is also expected in parallel with the process carried out by the TFF.
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