13.10.2026 15:52
A new decision has been made in the Süper Lig regarding profane expressions directed at referees. MHK announced that the English phrases "f... off" and "f... you" will be considered serious insults, and players who use these words will be shown a direct red card.
Central Referee Board (MHK) published its new analysis regarding referee decisions in Trendyol Süper Lig and Trendyol 1. Lig. In the evaluation prepared by MHK Elite Referee Director Anthony Taylor, attention was drawn to an important directive change regarding the English profane expressions used by players toward referees.
THOSE WHO USE THIS PHRASE WILL RECEIVE A RED CARD
According to the MHK's statement, the English phrase "f... off" will now also be considered within the scope of serious insult like "f... you". In line with the directive change, players who use the said phrase toward a referee will be directly punished with a red card. Thus, a new practice will be introduced in the evaluation of verbal reactions toward referees.
ANTHONY TAYLOR ANALYZED REFEREE DECISIONS
MHK Elite Referee Director Anthony Taylor evaluated controversial positions selected from Süper Lig and 1. Lig matches. In the statement made by the Central Referee Board, it was stated that the analyses were prepared within the scope of REPU, and the following statements were included:
"These analyses, in which referee decisions are addressed in line with technical criteria, will be shared with the public at specified periods throughout the season."
ANALYSES WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE SEASON
MHK announced that evaluations regarding referee decisions will be published at certain intervals throughout the season. Along with these analyses, it is aimed to share both controversial positions and the disciplinary criteria that referees will apply with the public.