29.10.2025 12:32
While the betting scandal continues to shake the agenda, the claim that the President of the Central Referees Committee (MHK), Ferhat Gündoğdu, has a betting account has sparked controversy. It has been alleged that Gündoğdu explained to the TFF management that he used the account for "match tracking purposes."
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Another claim that resonated in the football community following the scandal of referees betting is that the Chairman of the Referees' Association, Ferhat Gündoğdu, also has a betting account.
According to a report by Sözcü, an extraordinary meeting was held at the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) following this development. TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, Vice Presidents Fuat Göktaş and Mecnun Otyakmaz also attended the meeting.
"I USED IT FOR MATCH FOLLOWING"
It was learned that Ferhat Gündoğdu admitted the existence of the account during the meeting, but stated that he only used it for match following purposes between 2008 and 2012. It was reported that Gündoğdu emphasized that the account was not active and that he did not engage in betting activities.
THERE ARE ALSO ALLEGATIONS ABOUT MHK MEMBERS
The same news claimed that MHK Education Responsible Member Sebahattin Şahin also has a betting account, and it was further alleged that MHK Member İbrahim Çınar was found to be using the account of a first-degree relative.
THE SCANDAL IS GROWING
All these developments revealed that the betting scandal is not limited to referees but extends to the management of the Central Referees' Committee.
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