28.10.2025 13:03
The details of the betting scandal brought to light by TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu are becoming clearer. As a result of the investigations, it has been determined that 371 out of 571 referees have betting accounts, and 152 of them are actively placing bets. The steps taken regarding the referees who are under investigation will not be limited to this. Here are the events that have occurred and what is to come, item by item...
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While the statements of TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu regarding "referees betting" shook Turkish football, the details of the investigation began to become clearer. It was determined that 371 out of 571 referees had betting accounts, and 152 were actively betting, while the process will spread throughout the entire football community.
SHOCK MEETING AT TFF: SECRET INVESTIGATION DECISION
Following the initial statements regarding the betting scandal, Turkey Football Federation President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu held a secret meeting with a small team.
In addition to Hacıosmanoğlu, the meeting was attended by vice presidents Mecnun Otyakmaz and Fuat Göktaş, as well as MHK President Ferhat Gündoğdu. A confidentiality decision was made to prevent information from leaking outside, and a comprehensive investigation process was initiated.
The federation requested the examination of referees' betting records by contacting the Sports Toto Presidency and relevant state institutions. In a scan conducted through five legal betting companies, the accounts of 571 active referees were investigated; it was determined that 371 had betting accounts, and 152 were actively placing bets.
REFERRAL TO PFDK AND CRIMINAL COMPLAINT COMING
According to TFF sources, 152 referees identified as having placed bets will be referred to the Professional Football Discipline Board (PFDK). The identities of these individuals will also be shared with the public. Additionally, a criminal complaint will be filed with the prosecutor's office against individuals identified as having committed offenses under Law No. 6222 on the Prevention of Violence and Disorder in Sports.
CAREERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY END
It will also be examined by judicial authorities whether referees not only placed general bets but also bet on the matches they officiated. According to the federation's regulations, referees who receive a ban of 45 days or more will have their careers automatically ended.
"THE ENTIRE FOOTBALL FAMILY WILL BE INVESTIGATED"
TFF emphasized that the process will not be limited to referees. According to the statements made, the investigation will also cover club presidents, managers, players, coaches, and observers.
NEW ERA FOR YOUNG REFEREES
While many referees are expected to be dismissed due to the betting scandal, TFF plans to fill this gap with young referees from lower leagues. The federation management requested support from clubs during this transition process: "Young referees may make mistakes, please support us during this process."
PAST PENALTIES ARE ALSO ON THE AGENDA
The investigation is also linked to the betting actions that occurred during the Sincan Municipality Ankaraspor – Nazilli Belediyespor match. After that match, 23 players, Nazillispor President Şahin Kaya, technical responsible Volkan Erten, and many others, including the masseur, were given penalties of match bans.
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