31.10.2025 22:00
The President of the Turkish Football Federation, İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, made a statement regarding the foreign referee issue that has come to the forefront following the betting scandal. He stated that they have never considered the issue of foreign referees and expressed that they have enough referees to manage the leagues. Hacıosmanoğlu emphasized the need to trust local young referees.
The President of the Turkish Football Federation, İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, made statements during a live broadcast on CNN Türk regarding the betting scandal that has shaken the agenda.
ALLEGATIONS OF FOREIGN REFEREES
İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu stated that the issue of foreign referees, which has started to be discussed after the betting scandal, is not on their agenda at all.
''WE CAN HANDLE THIS WITH OUR OWN CHILDREN''
Expressing that they have enough referees to manage the leagues, İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu said, "They say foreign referees should come, no, absolutely not. We have our brothers. Right now, we have enough referees to manage the leagues. Courses are being opened in all provinces, and they are receiving training. We can handle this with our own children. They may make mistakes due to inexperience, but we need to support them. Let this be a turning point. The football family must sincerely embrace this now. I implore this."